Relief Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to work the hours you pick

Annual leave accrual based on hours

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and inclusive work envt.

Job summary

Mencap in Kettering is seeking a Relief Support Worker to help with daily activities and emotional support for people with learning disabilities. Roles require flexibility across mornings, evenings, sleep ins, and weekends, with a DBS check and references. A driver is preferred but not essential; part-time hours and 24hr care rotas apply.

We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, opportunities for training, and a structure that helps you plan personal and social life around the shifts.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills 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 and routines.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Contribute to a caring and inclusive environment for people with learning disabilities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Calling all Relief Support Workers within Northamptonshire.

As a Relief Support Worker flexibility is key as you may be required to work a variety of different shifts. You should have the ability to work flexibly across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays and shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep ins and waking nights. Your flexibility is therefore essential for us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support.

A driver is preferred for this role but not essential.

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.

Contract options:

• Relief

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!

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

JOB ID: 36679

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Relief Support Worker

Company: Mencap Salary: £12.71 - £12.71 Hours: Part-time Location: Kettering, NN14 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 19 Sept 2026

Summary

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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