Become a Waking Night Support Worker with Mencap in Thorne.
Looking for a job where you can genuinely change lives? This is it.
Every day is different. Every conversation matters. Every smile counts.
We are on the lookout for caring, enthusiastic people to join our amazing team supporting people with learning disabilities in our supported living service in Thorne. You'll be supporting individuals with huge personalities, big ambitions, and a great sense of humour. If you enjoy building relationships, having fun, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!
The Role:
As a Support Worker, you'll help people live the lives they choose by:
- Supporting with everyday tasks and promoting independence
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Administering medication (full training provided)
- Encouraging hobbies, activities, and community involvement
- Being someone people can rely on, laugh with, and trust
No two days are ever the same—and that's exactly how we like it!
Have You Got What It Takes?
We're looking for people who are:
- Kind, caring and genuinely passionate about supporting others
- Great communicators who love building meaningful relationships
- Patient, understanding and able to stay calm under pressure
- Confident using conflict-resolution skills when needed
- Comfortable using IT systems
- Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Ready to bring positivity, energy and plenty of personality to work every day
If you're someone who enjoys interacting with people, making others smile and helping people achieve their goals, you'll fit right in.
Your Shift Pattern
Waking Nights
22:00–07:00
Weekend working is required on a fair rota basis.
Contract Options
Full time and Part time vacancies.
Ready to Make a Difference?
This isn't just another job.
It's an opportunity to empower people, celebrate achievements, create unforgettable moments and be part of a team that changes lives every single day.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job ID: 37158
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we grow and learn. It ’ s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
- Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
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Waking Night Support Worker - Thorne employer: Royal Mencap Society
Mencap is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as 24 days of paid holiday, flexible working hours, and access to health cash plans, ensuring our team feels valued. Our commitment to personal growth means that regardless of your background, you'll receive the training and support needed to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
