Support Worker - Southend

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Southend. The contracts available are Part Time and Waking Night roles.  Please see below for the hours available.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.  You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

You will be supporting three gentlemen with varying needs.  Some experience of dementia is preferable; you must be patient, empathetic with a sense of humour and fun.

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.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

What does a Waking Night Support Worker do?

The waking night shift starts at 10pm and finishes at 7am, you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support which includes:

• Personal care – supporting individuals to bed at their chosen time, carrying out regular checks and supporting them to use the bathroom as required.
• Light household tasks as the people we support sleep such as ironing, cleaning, updating support 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 

Contract options:

Waking night support worker: 36 hours and 27 hours - flexible hours based on availability.

Daytime support worker: part time 30 hours

Shift times:

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

• Waking Nights: 22:00-07:00

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00 (varying shifts)

Why join Mencap?

• 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. 

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

 We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

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.