Waking Night Support Worker – Redhill Close – Ipswich

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!

We have immediate opportunities to provide support workers to provide vital support to people with a learning disability through this tough time. We're recruiting full time, part time permanent and bank Support Workers across the UK now!

Everyone wants a purposeful job – to do something 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 – supporting people with continence and using the bathroom.

Supporting people with personal safety – To carry out night checks in line with their individualised support plans

Excellent communication and record keeping- To support people to keep detailed records of any support they have received over night. To communicate effectively and hand over to your colleagues

Night shifts (Apply online only).  9-36 hours per week

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website. 

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

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

Job ID : 20763