Female Relief Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay £64.20

Job summary

Mencap in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking a Female Relief Support Worker to join our team. You will support four individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support.

You should have a genuine passion for helping others, excellent communication, flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a positive, empathetic attitude.

All roles require an enhanced DBS check; the post is female-only under the Equality Act 2010 guidance and policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Promote independence and participation in activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Female Relief Support Worker to join our incredible team in Clacton-on-Sea.

As a Female Relief Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of four 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

• Relief (Casual)

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!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00 (early or late shift)
• There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

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

Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

JOB ID 36768