Relief Support Worker - Needham Market (Wade)

Mencap; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a Relief Support Worker in Needham Market, Ipswich, to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. As part of this role, you'll assist clients with daily activities and provide essential emotional support, working flexibly across various shifts.

Benefits

Flexible hours to suit your availability

Annual leave based on hours worked

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A supportive, inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Provide emotional support and build meaningful relationships.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

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Relief Support Worker - Needham Market (Wade), Ipswich

Client: Mencap

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Job Reference: 33672447a90a

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Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

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This role requires you to be a driver.

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our team in Needham Market.

As a Relief Support Worker, you'll make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support.

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 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life.

There is also a non-contractual sleep-in option with an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from disabled individuals and from Black and Asian communities, which are underrepresented in our workforce.

• Flexible hours to suit your availability
• Annual leave based on hours worked
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive work environment