Relief Support Worker Derry/Londonderry

Royal Mencap Society; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization for learning disability support in Derry/Londonderry is seeking dedicated Relief Support Workers. You will assist individuals in daily routines and personal care while promoting independence and community involvement. This role requires compassion, flexibility, and the ability to work various shifts. Join a supportive team focused on making a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to register with NISCC and complete an enhanced Access NI check.
• Desire to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and medication.
• Encourage social inclusion through community activities.

Skills

Compassion

Patient attitude

Empathy

Flexibility

Ability to support independence

Job description

🌟 Join Our Team as a Relief Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Derry/Londonderry! 🌟

📍 Location: Derry/Londonderry
🕒 Contract Types: Relief (Zero Hour Contracts)
💷 Sponsorship: Unfortunately, this role does not meet the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for helping others? Mencap is looking for enthusiastic Relief Support Workers to join our amazing team in Derry/Londonderry, where your role will have a lasting impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities.

🌈 What You’ll Do:

• Support people with learning disabilities in their daily lives and routines
• Assist with personal care and medication, including bathing and dressing
• Help with finances and everyday tasks like shopping and bill payments
• Encourage independence and social inclusion by supporting community activities and groups
• Use Positive Behaviour Support strategies to enhance quality of life
• Build trusting, meaningful relationships based on empathy and respect
• A genuine passion for supporting others
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts including evenings, weekends, and overnight
• A positive, patient, and empathetic attitude
• Willingness to register with NISCC and undergo an enhanced Access NI check

Shifts

• Day Shifts: 7:00am – 11:00pm
• Night Shifts: 9:00pm – 9:00am (Rota prepared 4+ weeks in advance to support your work/life balance)

Be part of a passionate, inclusive, and supportive team

Help change lives every day through meaningful work

Receive comprehensive training and ongoing development

Make a real impact in your local community

📌 Note: While Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role due to current Home Office salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas.

An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate

Job ID: 34988

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 the link below with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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.