Relief Support Worker - Llanfyllin, Powys

Royal Mencap Society; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity organization in Llanfyllin is seeking Support Workers to join their team. The role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and providing emotional support. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a genuine passion for helping others, and the flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. A full, valid UK driving license is essential for this position. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must hold a clean, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Play a vital role in improving the lives of individuals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy towards individuals with learning disabilities

Flexibility to work various shifts

Ability to build meaningful relationships

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Advert

Mencap are seeking Support Workers to join our incredible team in Llanfyllin, Powys.

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 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 hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to your own car.

Contract options:

Relief

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references, one of which, must be your most recent / current employer.

You must hold a clean, valid UK driving licence as this is essential for the role.

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.

Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

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 daywe grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

·Everywherepeople 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.