Relief Support Worker - Selby

Royal Mencap Society; Selby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Rotas planned 4 weeks in advance

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society is seeking Relief Support Workers in Selby to help individuals with learning disabilities live fulfilling lives. As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll assist with daily activities and provide emotional support, joining a diverse team dedicated to 24-hour care.

Roles involve flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with DBS checks and references required. Our rotas are planned at least four weeks in advance, and the salary is £24,785 per annum, pro-rata, with

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and helping individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Flexible to cover evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Empathetic, positive attitude toward people with learning disabilities.
• DBS check and good references required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Work as part of a diverse team to support individuals with learning disabilities.
• Maintain safety, dignity, and respect for residents.
• Adhere to rota schedules and DBS/reference checks.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Excellent communication

Flexible shifts

Empathetic attitude

DBS check & references

Job description

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

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

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!

Hours between 7am- 10pm.

JOB ID: 36826

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.

£24,785 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits