Relief Support Worker - Bury St Edmunds

Mencap; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Bury St Edmunds is seeking Relief Support Workers to join their team. As a Relief Support Worker, you will assist individuals with learning disabilities, providing both emotional and practical support. Flexibility in your work schedule is essential, as shifts may include evenings and weekends. Join a team that values inclusivity and make a real difference in the lives of those you support.

Benefits

Flexibility to choose hours

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with clients.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Work with a diverse group of clients.

Skills

Passion for supporting others

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bury St Edmunds. 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.
• This role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options

• Relief

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!

Days: Between 07:00-22:00

JOB ID: 34935

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

Visa and sponsorship

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. Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

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.

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!

https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

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.

• Every one is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn.
• 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.