Female Waking Night Support Worker - York

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Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference to somebody else''s life? If yes then this is the job for you!

We are looking for a Female Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Huntington on a permanent contract (10 hours per week)

We are currently in the process of reviewing our salaries. The salary for this role will be increased to a minimum of £10.33 per hour (a full time annual salary of £20,144) with effect from 1 August 2022.

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? At this service in Huntington, we support five ladies ranging in ages 50-70 years old. They require a patient staff team who are kind, trustworthy and caring.

The ladies at our service are all social butterflies and lead very busy lives. They love to go out into the community regularly and enjoy day trips out.

Just a few of the activities the ladies enjoy are going shopping, to see local street entertainers, theatre trips, bowling, cinema trips, dance and sensory sessions, having afternoon tea, going to church and seaside trips. When the ladies are in the service they enjoy baking, arts and crafts, themed nights, pamper sessions, interactive games.

What does a Waking Night Support Worker do?

Although the women that we support in this service are independent they do require a range of different needs depending on the individual, this can include-

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 supported offered on our digital systems.

Ensuring the safety of the house is maintained.

Getting the people we support ready for the day ahead.

If you think this role suits you, we want you to be part of our team!

Why not click the Apply button today! To find out more information you can give Emma Willis a call on (phone number removed).

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.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.

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. Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.

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 directgov website.

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!

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.

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