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Waking Night Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 17 May 2024
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 15 June 2024
Location: Chesterfield, Midlands, S44
Company: Mencap
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 53002308

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Summary

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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Waking Night Support Workers to join our incredible team in Castleford.
As a Waking Night 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.
We are looking for someone to help with the following:

- Supporting a young gentleman on nights as he can wake up and support with needs.
- Support with personal care.
- Give medication when required.
- Support with keeping the place clean and tidy.
- Ensure that support plans and risk assessments are kept up to date.
- Support with behavioural issues if this was to happen.

What we're looking for:

- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options:

- Part-time: 20hrs

Shift times:
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!

- Waking Nights: 10:00-07:00

Vacancy ID: 31753
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Benefits
Why join Mencap?

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

*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.

About Mencap
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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