Waking Nights support worker, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Department: Personal Support
Position: Paid
Town/City: Kirkby in Ashfield
Salary Details: £12.71 per hour + excellent benefits
Advertising End Date: 29 Apr 2026
Internal Advertising End Date: 29 Apr 2026
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Advert
Supporting people when it matters most.
We have an exciting opportunity for two Waking Night Support Workers to join our team in Kirkby‑in‑Ashfield, supporting adults with a learning disability across two neighbouring properties.
This role is ideal for someone who is caring, reliable, and committed to making a real difference during the night, when reassurance and consistency are essential.
About the Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll provide attentive and compassionate support throughout the night to ensure individuals feel safe, comfortable, and supported.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care where required
- Regular checks to support health, safety, and wellbeing
- Completing laundry tasks
- Carrying out light cleaning duties during the night
- Offering reassurance and emotional support
While this can be a challenging role, it is also incredibly rewarding, knowing the vital support you provide helps people live safely and confidently.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about supporting adults with a learning disability
- Is patient, reliable, and compassionate
- Can work independently during night shifts while remaining attentive and proactive
- Is committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support
You don’t need previous experience — your values and attitude matter most.
If you’re looking for a night role with purpose, where your support truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start a rewarding career supporting people with a learning disability.
Why Work for Mencap?
- Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle
- Annual leave entitlement based on hours worked
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive workplace where your contribution truly matters
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 — and our colleagues make that vision a reality.
Belonging at Mencap
At Mencap, belonging is for everyone — every day, everywhere.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from:
- Disabled people
- People from Black and Asian communities
These groups are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
We also have inclusive Belonging Network Groups, open to all colleagues, including networks for:
- Black and Asian colleagues
- LGBTQIA+ colleagues
- Disabled colleagues and those with long‑term health conditions
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