Department:
Personal Support
Position:
Paid
Town/City:
Basingstoke
Salary Details:
£12.21 per hour + excellent benefits
Advertising End Date:
30 Jun 2025
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
37.5

Job Advert

We are looking for  Waking Night Support Workers to join our service based in Basingstoke. 

The waking night shift is from 10pm to 7am, on a rota basis which will include some weekends. This contract can be full time or part time, depending on your availability.

Our service is a 24/7 Registered Service and supports people to lead the lifestyles they choose in a safe environment.. We currently support five people, 2 gentlemen and 3 ladies. They all get on well and enjoy each others company whilst at the same time respecting each others own space. 

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.

What does a Waking Night Support Worker do?

  • 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.
  • 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.

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

Job ID: 33710

Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold required to be sponsored as set by the UKVI. 
 

Benefits

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes,  discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
 
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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!

 

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