Job Description

We are looking for Waking Night Support Workers to join us on a permanent and part time basis.
We are looking for 20 hour waking night to work on a rolling rota basis (10pm to 7.30am). This will include some weekend work.
Experience is preferred however not essential as we offer full training and a safe induction. We are looking for people who share our values, which are

• We are passionate about making the world a better place
• We are inclusive of everyone
• We are brave we challenge and try new things
• We are positive in our work and with each other
• We are kind to everyone

Our Service & The People We Support
Are you a person who likes variety in their work, knowing each day will be different to the last? Our Bishopthorpe service is a six bed bungalow, supporting two females and four males between the ages of 25-80 years of age. They require a patient staff team who are enthusiastic, caring and compassionate.
The people we support at our service all lead very sociable lives. They love to go out into the community regularly and enjoy day trips out.
The people we support are very creative and enjoy arts and crafts sessions daily, all of their hard work is displayed around the home. The people we support choose a range of activities they enjoy being involved in. Some typical examples are trips out to the seaside to enjoy some fish and chips, days out to the cinema and theatre as they love musicals, going to the farm and the zoo as they have a love for animals. We also have one particular person who has a passion for trains.
What does a Waking Night Support Worker do?
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.

• Personal care - supporting individuals to bed at their chosen time, carrying out regular checks and supporting them with personal care as required.
• Light household tasks as the people we support sleep such as ironing, cleaning, updating supported offered on our digital systems.
• Ensuring the safety of the house is maintained.
• Getting the people we support ready for the day ahead.
• Ensuring the home of the people we support is clean and tidy.
• Supporting people to be safe overnight and meeting their health needs

If you think this role suits you, we want you to be part of our team!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
JOB ID 33912
Benefits
Why join Mencap?

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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 carer's. 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.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
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.