Mencap is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join its team in Birmingham. This part-time position offers 20 hours per week and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting others and a positive, empathetic attitude. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build trusting and meaningful relationships with individuals receiving care. Candidates should also be flexible and willing to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This role provides an opportunity to develop valuable experience in the health and social care sector while working within a supportive and inclusive organisation that values respect, dignity, and empowerment.
Position: Waking Night Support Worker
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Birmingham
Job Advert
Part Time Support Worker
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Birmingham 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.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
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.
Contract options:
Part Time: 20 hrs
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: 21:15 – 07:30
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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
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.
Application Process
VISIT HERE TO APPLY if you meet the requirements.
Application Deadline
November 12th, 2025