Female Relief Support Worker - Rochdale

Royal Mencap Society; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Support Worker with a leading organization in Rochdale supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Your role will involve providing support and companionship, ensuring well-being through engaging activities, and fostering a positive environment for personal growth. We are looking for enthusiastic drivers willing to work flexible shifts in a rewarding role that enhances the lives of our clients.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension options

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Monitor and record health conditions.
• Assist in social activities and outings.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Rochdale, please note that due to the needs of the people we are supporting at this service this post is only open to Female applicants. Both ladies also have their own cars and these are used daily, so a confident driver is a requirement.

This is a busy house with lots of different activities, there are two ladies live at this property who are very different people but live together very well.

We both like music, socialising. One lady likes to be out and about every day, walking is essential for her health, but just a short walk. She likes to go to shows, pantomimes etc, the louder and the better. Coffee shops and cafes to people watch.

The other lady likes a bit more of a chilled day, a short walk, a drive, a social activity and then back home.

We both have health conditions that need monitoring and recording daily.

You will need to be resilient, caring, willing to try different activities and have a happy positive attitude. Able to work well within a team and also alone.

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.

This role requires you to be a driver -(with full UK Driving Licence and able to drive manual vehicles) due to the location of the service and also able to drive PWS Motability vehicles

Contract options :

• Relief Support Worker

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 09:30- 21:00, 09:30- 20:00, 09:30- 18:00

Sleep-in 23:30-07:00 , 07:00-10:00

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

Job ID 33923

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

About Mencap

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.