Female Relief Support Worker - Gateshead

Royal Mencap Society; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Mencap in Gateshead is seeking a female Relief Support Worker to join our friendly team at a supported living service. You will support a gentleman in his 60s to live an independent, active life in the local community, providing person-centred care and companionship. The role is relief-based with varied shifts; 24-hour support with four-week rotas.

Sleep-in payments are available (£63.70 non-contractual). We welcome applicants who are passionate, flexible and committed to helping people with

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• A positive and empathetic approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Someone who can use their initiative and provide high-quality, person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman in his 60s to live an independent, active life in the local community.
• Provide person-centred supports and companionship to enable goals and independence.
• Engage in activities such as theatre, cinema, pubs, football and pet care as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Flexibility

Person-centred care

Excellent communication

Job description

Female Relief Support Worker - Gateshead

• Female Relief Support Worker - Gateshead

Job Advert

Mencap are seeking a female Relief Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team at our supported living service inGateshead.

As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting a gentleman in his 60s to live an independent, active and fulfilling life within his local community.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is person-centred, motivated and passionate about helping people achieve their goals and maintain their independence.

About the role

The gentleman you will be supporting has a great sense of humour and enjoys a range of activities, including trips to the theatre and cinema, visiting local pubs, watching quiz shows and following football on television. He is also very fond of his small dog, who is an important part of his daily life, so support may occasionally include helping him care for and spend time with his pet.

We’re looking for someone who shares his enthusiasm for getting out and about, enjoying life and making the most of opportunities within the local community.

The shift pattern is:

• 10:00am – 11:00pm
• Sleep-in: 11:00pm – 7:00am
• 7:00am – 10:15am

As this is a relief position, shifts and hours will vary depending on the support required. Our services provide 24-hour support, and rotas are prepared at least four weeks in advance to help you plan your personal and social life.

There is also a non-contractual sleep-in payment of £63.70.

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 approach to supporting people with learning disabilities
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Someone who can use their initiative and provide high-quality, person-centred support

Contract

Relief

JOB ID: 37003

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

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and applicants from Black and Asian communities, as they are under-represented within our workforce.

• 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.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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.

£37,259 per annum (pro rata) + Excellent Benefits

£25,577 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£25,577 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits