Relief Support Worker - Frome

Royal Mencap Society; Frome; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Excellent benefits

Supportive environment

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Frome, Somerset, is seeking Relief Support Workers to join our compassionate team. As a Support Worker, you will assist individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities, accompany them in the community, and provide emotional support.

This role offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and requires you to have a driver’s license. You’ll work within our 24-hour care framework and contribute to an inclusive, supportive environment with DBS check and

Qualifications

• Driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent communication and empathy for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities (shopping, community access) and accompany individuals in activities.
• Provide emotional support and build meaningful relationships with service users.

Skills

Driver

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Frome, Somerset.

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 such as shopping and accessing the community 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: flexible hours based on availability

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
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00

There is also a sleep-in availablewhere you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of£64.20

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

Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold required to be sponsored as set by the UKVI.

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!

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

£25,054 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits