Relief Support Worker - Rochdale

Royal Mencap Society; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Relief Support Worker in Rochdale, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves providing essential support, assisting with daily activities, and fostering meaningful relationships. Flexibility in shifts is required, and a full UK driving license is necessary to drive service vehicles. Training and development opportunities are provided in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support two gentlemen with unique needs and preferences.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

This role requires you to be a driver. (with a FULL UK Driving Licence and able to drive manual vehicles)

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Rochdale – OL12.

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 lives.

This service supports two gentlemen who live together. They are both full of life and love a busy setting, being around people. One gentleman requires a wheelchair 24/7. The other can move around his home but requires a wheelchair at meal times and when leaving the house. Full support is needed for both. They both enjoy interaction through music, toys, balls, etc. A drive out in their van is a favorite activity for both.

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.

Due to the location of the service and the need to drive PWS vehicles, this role requires you to be a driver. (with a FULL UK Driving Licence and able to drive manual vehicles)

Contract options:

• Relief Support Worker: flexible hours based on availability.

All our services are 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your personal and social life!

Shift times:

• Days: 10:00 to 18:00
• Sleep-in: 8:00 to 23:00, with sleep from 23:00 to 07:00

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

Job ID 33804

• Flexibility to work the hours you choose
• Annual leave entitlement based on hours worked
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued

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.

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 organization.

We promote continuous growth and learning. It’s okay to make mistakes; we learn from them and improve.

We strive for everyone to feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. These include groups for people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents, and carers, and their allies.

We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap. We offer various contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience; your personality and values are what matter. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.