Relief Support Worker - Chilwell

Royal Mencap Society; Broxtowe; À distance; GBP 24 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave

Training & development

Inclusive work environment

Résumé du poste

Mencap is seeking Female Support Workers in the Chilwell area to provide compassionate care to individuals with learning disabilities. Roles require flexibility across mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, including sleep-ins. A driver is preferred but not essential.

You will help with daily activities, provide emotional support and work within an inclusive, supportive team. All roles involve DBS checks, references, and 24hr care rotas planned at least four weeks in advance.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsabilités

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to service users.
• Support individuals across various shifts, including evenings and sleep-ins.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Relationship building

Description du poste

Calling all Female Support Workers within the surrounding areas of Chilwell.

As a Female 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, and sleep ins. 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 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.
• V arious shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options:

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!

• Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

JOB ID: 37122

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.

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 E veryone, 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.

£26,228 per annum, pro-rata + Excellent Benefits