Relief Support Worker - Corby

Mencap; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a passionate Relief Support Worker in Corby to offer flexible support for individuals with learning disabilities. This role allows for choosing shifts based on personal availability while providing essential assistance in daily living activities and fostering positive relationships.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Able to work flexibly across various shifts.
• Desire to improve the lives of those with a learning disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding support to promote independence.
• Help with personal care and daily activities.
• Support community inclusion and relationship building.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive Mindset

Quick Thinking

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We are looking to recruit passionate Relief Support Worker to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in the Corby Area.

Job Advert

We are looking to recruit passionate Relief Support Worker to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in the Corby Area.

Do you want to make a positive difference to peoples lives? For some people, Support Work is something they would love to do but life makes it difficult to commit to a full or part time position. That's where the role of a Relief Support Worker comes in! It gives you the flexibility to choose the shifts you want to work, based on your availability and the needs of the service.

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.

The role of a Relief Support Worker can be challenging at times, so it is essential to have a positive mind-set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a learning disability. You will need to be quick thinking and have a positive can-do attitude.

What does a Relief Support Worker do?

As a Relief Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life.

• Supporting people to live independently budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Relationship building supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
  
  

Vacancy ID: 33995

Benefits

Why join Mencap?

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.
  
  

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. Its 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. Were 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 youre applying for.

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  Entry level

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  Individual and Family Services

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