Relief Support Worker - Liskeard, Cornwall

Royal Mencap Society; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Liskeard, Cornwall is seeking Relief Support Workers to join our team. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, assisting with daily activities, and providing emotional support.

A driver is required to apply, and you will work flexibly across evenings, weekends and holidays. We offer an inclusive environment with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities.
• Must be a driver.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Support to promote independence and inclusion.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Driving license

Job description

Relief Support Worker - Liskeard, Cornwall

• Relief Support Worker - Liskeard, Cornwall

Job Advert

This role requires you to be a driver.

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Liskeard, Cornwall.

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 £62.40

• 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.

Job ID: 36735

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 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.