Support Worker

Have you thought about working for Mencap?

Are you a night owl?

Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

We are have immediate opportunities to provide positive and caring Waking-Night Support Workers to provide support to people with a learning disability through this tough time.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do.  

With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some amazing benefits alongside our competitive pay.

What does a Support Worker do?

As a 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

• Personal care – helping people get ready for bed and attending to personal care needs throughout the night
• Supporting people to live independently – completing some light domestic duties such as cleaning, ironing
• Excellent communication skills/relationship building – supporting the person to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.

Each waking night shift is 12 hours long and you will be working on a rota basis:

No two days are never the same, sometimes they may be challenging but always positive so click apply now to be considered!

*All roles are subject to an enhanced Access NI check and suitable references.

Job ID : 20731