Relief Waking Night Support Worker in York inYork PUBLISHED TUE 14 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Relief Waking Night Support Worker Job details Posting date: 14 October 2025 Salary: £12.6 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: York, Yorkshire, YO1 Company: Mencap Job type: Permanent Job reference: 581751Apply for this job Summary Job Advert Mencap are seeking Waking Night Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in York. As a Relief 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. What we're looking for: · A genuine passion for supporting others. · Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships. · A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities. Contract options: · Relief 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! Hours are typically between 10pm and 7am however there may be some flexibility in specific services. There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate. *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Job ID: 34820 Benefits - Flexibility to work the hours you choose - Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued - Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. - A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued. 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. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. · Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. · Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes · Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .