Night Support Worker Northallerton

We are looking for someone to join our amazing supported living team based in Northallerton on a Part time, permanent basis 20 & 30 hrs per week waking night. Shifts will be Monday to Friday, weekends and bank holidays.

Are you a caring & enthusiastic person? A music lover, have an interest in trains? If so, this might just be the role for you!

Supporting someone with their daily life is not a 9-5 job. You will need to be able to work across a range of different days and shift patterns, including some sleep in shifts.

If you have a positive attitude, and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability, we want to meet you !  We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us. All employees have access to a large range of benefits we offer!

We support three active gentlemen aged between 60-68 who have a learning disability and are great friends.  They all live independent, fun and active lifestyles.  It is a busy home, from going on days out, train spotting, socialising, and seeing friends. 

What does a Support Worker do?

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

·      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.

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.