Waking Night Support Worker in Lowestoft inLowestoft PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.21 per hour PERMANENT
ENHANCED DBS FAMILY NIGHTS WEEKEND

Mencap rZmK9laqG

Job description

Rotas set at least 4 weeks ahead — ideal for planning childcare, appointments and social life.

30 hours per week waking nights (22:00-07:00) — predictable shifts; local candidates with a car can manage start times easily.

Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour — reliable income for part-time night work.

Supportive, inclusive employer — Mencap has Belonging networks for women, parents and carers and champions equality.

No specific experience required — training and development provided, great for returners or career changers.

Strong benefits, 24 days' holiday (pro rata), high-street discounts, health cash plans and interest-free loans.

As a Waking Night Support Worker based in Lowestoft, you’ll provide waking-night support for adults with learning disabilities, working 30 hours per week on a part‑time basis with shifts from 22:00 to 07:00. This role suits compassionate carers — particularly women looking for meaningful, hands-on work that fits around family life — who can travel to the service for their allocated start time and are flexible to cover evenings, weekends and bank holidays. No specific prior experience is required; Mencap will train you and support your development. All roles require an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

The pay rate is £12.21 per hour and rotas are issued at least four weeks in advance to help you plan your life outside work. Benefits include 24 days’ paid holiday (pro rata, excluding bank holidays), discounts at high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans and more. Mencap is an inclusive, Disability Confident employer committed to equality — with belonging networks for women, parents and carers, and encouragement for disabled applicants and people from Black and Asian communities to apply. This vacancy closes on 06 December 2025; to apply, click the "Apply Now" button shown with this advert. You can also find full details on jobsincare.com.

Rotas set at least 4 weeks ahead — ideal for planning childcare, appointments and social life.

30 hours per week waking nights (22:00-07:00) — predictable shifts; local candidates with a car can manage start times easily.

Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour — reliable income for part-time night work.

Supportive, inclusive employer — Mencap has Belonging networks for women, parents and carers and champions equality.

No specific experience required — training and development provided, great for returners or career changers.

Strong benefits, 24 days' holiday (pro rata), high-street discounts, health cash plans and interest-free loans.

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Rotas set at least 4 weeks ahead — ideal for planning childcare, appointments and social life.; 30 hours per week waking nights (22:00-07:00) — predictable shifts; local candidates with a car can manage start times easily.; Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour — reliable income for part-time night work.; Supportive, inclusive employer — Mencap has Belonging networks for women, parents and carers and champions equality.; No specific experience required — training and development provided, great for returners or career changers.; Strong benefits: 24 days' holiday (pro rata), high-street discounts, health cash plans and interest-free loans.

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