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Waking Night Support Worker - Westcliff-on-Sea

Job details
Posting date: 06 August 2024
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 05 September 2024
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Home Counties, SS0
Company: Mencap
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 53875410

Summary

Job Advert
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking part time Waking Night Support Workers to join our incredible team in Westcliff-on-Sea.
About the service
Our Westcliff service provides support to eight unique individuals who have profound and multiple learning disabilities as well as other complex healthcare needs.
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 toileting as required.
- Light household tasks as the people we support sleep such as ironing, cleaning, updating support 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

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: flexible hours based on availability
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!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 32283

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.


*T&C's apply based on 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
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.