We are looking to expand our existing team within the Tamworth area by recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker on a permanent, part-time basis (36 hours per week).
We support a unique group of 8 people who have a learning disability and complex needs. As a Waking Night Support Worker, your role will be to ensure that the service is running smoothly and that the people we support are safe and comfortable throughout the night.
Some of your duties of a Waking Night Support Worker will include:
* Administering medication
* Support with personal care & bed time routines
* Hourly checks on the people you are supporting
* Cleaning tasks throughout the evening
The general shift pattern for nights is 10pm – 7am; however, these can sometimes vary, and we will provide notice in a timely manner.
Have you thought about working for Mencap?
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!
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the center 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 excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.
No two days are ever the same; sometimes they may be challenging but always positive, so click apply now to be considered!
Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 27712
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees:
* Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
* Service-related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed
* Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
* Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
* Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and much more via Mencap Extras.
* Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
* Free access to round-the-clock employee assistance program for advice and support
* Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
* Access to award-winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
At Mencap, we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader, and activist.
You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
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