Relief Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Mencap seeks Relief Support Workers to join our team in Cambridge. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support, making a real difference in their lives.

We value a genuine passion for helping others, strong communication, and flexibility to cover evenings, weekends and holidays. All roles require an enhanced DBS check, and sleep-in shifts offer a premium payment of £64.20.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping others.
• Excellent communication and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.
• Contribute to individuals' life plans and well-being.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Supportive care

Job description

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Cambridge.

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

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!

There is also a non contractual 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.

Job ID: 36968