Relief Support Worker - Ilkeston

Royal Mencap Society; Ilkeston; Ibrido; GBP 25.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible hours

Annual leave based on hours

Training and development

Supportive work environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Royal Mencap Society in Ilkeston is seeking Relief Support Workers to join our team. You will support people with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support, helping them live as independently as possible.

Shifts run 8am–10pm with sleep-ins and 10am–7pm, and can be adjusted. A non-contractual sleep-in pays £63.70; all roles require an enhanced DBS check and suitable references; applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support individuals to participate in activities and routines.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive living environment.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

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.

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!

• Shifts are 8am to 10pm plus a sleep in and 10am to 7pm. Shifts can be flexible with start/finish times if needed.

There is also a non-contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £ 63.70.

JOB ID: 36981

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

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without 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.

• 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.

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.

• Everyoneis 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 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.

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