Female Waking Night Support Worker

£12.71 per hour plus excellent benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. 
 
Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. 
 
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Female Waking Night Support Worker – Make Every Night Meaningful
Location: Corby | Job ID:37252

Mencap is looking for caring and dedicated Female Waking Night Support Workers to support three ladies aged 46–78 to live safe, comfortable, and fulfilling lives.

As a waking night support worker, you'll play a vital role in providing reassurance and support throughout the night, helping to ensure the ladies remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Responsibilities include providing personal care when required, supporting with mobility, administering medication where appropriate, completing regular wellbeing checks, responding to any overnight needs, and maintaining accurate records. You'll also help prepare the home for the day ahead, ensuring a smooth handover to the daytime team.

• Waking Night: 10:00pm – 7:00am

One individual uses a wheelchair when out in the community, and all three ladies enjoy active, fulfilling lives supported by the wider team during the day.

• A genuine passion for supporting others
• Strong communication skills and a positive, empathetic approach
• The ability to remain calm, attentive, and proactive during overnight shifts
• Flexibility to work waking night shifts
• A driver is preferred

Hours: Part-time with flexible hours based on availability.

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Due to the nature of the service, this role is open to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you're looking for a rewarding waking night role where you can make a real difference by providing reassurance, care, and support when it's needed most, we'd love to hear from you.