At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities during the night, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Company: Join Mencap, a compassionate organisation dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid holidays, discounts, health cash plans, and more exciting perks.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and excellent training provided for your success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No specific experience needed; just bring your passion and values.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a Female Waking Night (27 hours per week) passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in a service within Clacton-on-Sea.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs, which can be complex. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life.
You will provide support during the night to the adults with a learning disability. Duties will include:
- Supporting with personal care
- Administering medication/PRN
- Checking on general well-being
- Carrying out laundry tasks
- Some cleaning tasks throughout the night
- Ensuring the safety of the people we support as well as maintaining the house
Typical shifts are for 9 hours (10:00 pm to 07:00 am) one weekend on and one weekend off. All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
Benefits include:
- 28 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
- Discounts at leading high-street retailers
- Access to health cash plans
- Interest-free loans
- Many more exciting offerings
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.
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.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Waking Night Support Worker - Clacton-On-Sea employer: Royal Mencap Society
Mencap is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its Support Workers in the beautiful locations of Penzance, Marazion, and Hayle. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Mencap offers flexible rotas, competitive salaries, and unique benefits such as enhanced payments for sleep-ins, ensuring that employees can balance their personal lives while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join a supportive team where your compassion and dedication will be valued and rewarded.
