Relief Support Worker - Ipswich

Royal Mencap Society; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement based on accr

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and inclusive work environ

Sleep-in option with enhanced pay

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Ipswich is seeking Relief Support Workers to join our team. You will help with daily activities, provide emotional support, and assist individuals with learning disabilities in a caring, patient manner.

Flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays is essential. The role requires you to be a driver. DBS checks and references are standard for all roles.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Driver is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals with learning disabilities.

Skills

Genuine passion for helping others

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Flexibility with shifts

Driver

Job description

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Ipswich.

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.

This role requires you to be a driver.

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!

There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £ 64.20

JOB ID:36797

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

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.

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.

£25,577 per annum, pro rata + excellent benefits.

£24,785 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits