Female Relief Support Worker - Stowmarket

Royal Mencap Society; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Female Relief Support Worker in Stowmarket, where you will make a positive impact on individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves supporting daily activities, providing emotional support, and fostering meaningful relationships. Flexibility in working hours is offered, along with training and development opportunities. Mencap values inclusivity and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Annual leave based on hours worked

Flexible working hours

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Female Relief Support Worker - Stowmarket

• Female Relief Support Worker - Stowmarket

Job Advert

Mencap is seeking Relief Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Stowmarket.

As a Relief Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Your role involves supporting a diverse group of people, each with unique abilities and needs.

You will assist with daily activities and provide emotional support, playing a vital role in their lives.

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.

Contract options:

• All our services are 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life.
• There is also a non-contractual sleep-in option, where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

JOB ID: 33800

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

We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. We particularly encourage applications from disabled individuals and those from Black and Asian communities, as they are underrepresented within our workforce.

• Flexibility to choose your working hours
• Annual leave based on hours worked
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 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 support people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. We advocate for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

Our core values include:

• Everyone treating people well and fostering an inclusive environment
• Growing and learning daily, making and learning from mistakes
• Ensuring all individuals feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves

We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian individuals, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled or those with long-term health conditions, women, parents, carers, and allies.

We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap. We offer various contract types and working patterns. No specific experience is required; your personality and values are what matter. We will provide training and development to help you succeed in your role.