Relief Support Worker - Rawtenstall and Bury

Royal Mencap Society; Helmshore; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society is seeking Relief Support Workers to assist two gentlemen with learning disabilities in Rawtenstall and Bury. A driver capable of driving a manual car is essential for this role.

You will provide daily living support, manage medications and finances, assist with personal care, and help maintain their home and routines. This role involves community access, social activities, and flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Support individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for building relationships.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to two men with learning disabilities (one with Parkinson's).
• Help with medication, finances, and some personal care.
• Maintain home, including cleaning, laundry, and meal planning/prep.
• Support attendance at social activities and community access.
• Move and handle assistance as needed, including wheelchair use and hoist.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Driving

Job description

Relief Support Worker - Rawtenstall and Bury

• Relief Support Worker - Rawtenstall and Bury

Job Advert

A driver who is able to drive a manual car is essential for this role.

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Rawtenstall and Bury.

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.

This role is to support 2 gentlemen with moderate learning disabilities, 1 of who has Parkinson's Disease. Due to the progression of the Parkinson's Disease, moving and handling is required, which includes pushing a wheelchair and using a hoist.

Both gentlemen require full support with medication, finances, and some support with personal care.
The role will include maintaining their home, tasks such as cleaning and laundry, as well as meal planning and preparation, including support to do the weekly food shop and health and medical appointments.

Full support is required for the gentlemen to access the community and access activities which they enjoy. Examples of these are going to church, out for meals, to meet with family, bowling, local art galleries and museums, cinema, theatre, days out, and to attend social gatherings.

A driver who is able to drive an automatic car is essential for this role.

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.

All our services are 24hr care.

• Days: Between 07:00-10:00 AND
• Sleep-ins: 10:00-07:00

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: 36692

• Flexibi lity to work the hours you ch oose.
• 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!

*Please note that terms and conditions may vary based on your employment contract.

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 carer’s . 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.

£12.85 per hour + excellent training and benefits