Relief Support Worker - North Walsham

Royal Mencap Society; North Walsham; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay (£63.70)

Annual leave accrual

Ongoing training and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Mencap seeks Relief Support Workers in North Walsham to support individuals with learning disabilities. You will assist with daily activities, provide emotional support and help maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment. A driver is required and you may work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

All roles offer an equitable, inclusive culture with ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills. Sleep-in options are available with enhanced pay.

Qualifications

• Driver is required for this role.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates genuine passion and empathy when supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to maintain a safe, supportive environment.
• Contribute to rota planning and consistent service delivery.

Skills

Driving license

Shift flexibility

Excellent communication

Empathy

Job description

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

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.

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 receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £ 63.70.

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.

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

JOB ID: 37033

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.

£26,228 per annum pro rata + excellent Benefits

£24785 per annum (Pro-rata) + excellent Mencap Benefits