Relief Community Support Worker

Mencap; Shipley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate support workers to assist people with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support. You will be part of a welcoming team, delivering person-centred care and building meaningful relationships.

The role offers varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with ongoing training and development. Mencap emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and supportive supervision to help you grow while making a real difference in

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Work within a diverse team to plan rotas and shift coverage.
• Promote inclusion and respectful, safe interactions with service users.

Skills

Genuine passion

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

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.

All our services are 7 days a week. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life! 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.

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!

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.

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.