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Waking Night Support Workers - Borehamwood

@ Mencap
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Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom
£25k/yrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Provide support, Assist residents
Requirements Summary:Provide night-time support to people with learning disabilities; require compassion, good communication, flexible shifts including weekends; DBS and references.
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Job Description

  • Job Advert

  • Mencap is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Waking Night Support Worker on a part-time, permanent basis in Borehamwood.

    In this role, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities. You will support a diverse group of individuals, each with unique needs and abilities, providing both practical assistance and emotional support throughout the night.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide support with daily living activities
    • Offer consistent emotional reassurance and care
    • Promote independence and dignity at all times

    What We Are Looking For:

    • A genuine passion for supporting others
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
    • A flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and holidays
    • A positive, empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities

    Contract Details:

    • Part-time: 30 hours per week

    Shift Pattern:

    • Waking night shifts between 10:00pm and 7:00am
    • Services operate 24 hours a day; rotas are provided at least four weeks in advance to support work-life balance

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

    Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

    Vacancy ID: 36081

  • Benefits

  • 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.

    *Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.

  • About Mencap

  • 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 support people with a learning disability, along with their families and carers, and work to create a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

    At Mencap, all colleagues contribute to this mission—whether by providing direct support, offering advice, or working collaboratively as part of our wider team.

    Belonging at Mencap

    We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels they belong. Our principles include:

    • Treating everyone with respect and ensuring an inclusive environment
    • Encouraging continuous learning and growth, recognising that development comes from experience
    • Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, and able to be themselves

    We offer a range of colleague-led Belonging Network Groups, open to all, including groups for Black and Asian colleagues, LGBTQIA+ colleagues, disabled colleagues, those with long-term health conditions, women, parents, carers, and allies.

    We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are not focused on specific experience; instead, we value your personality, values, and potential. We provide the training and development needed for you to succeed in your role, along with a range of flexible contract types and working patterns.