Relief Support Worker - Tamworth

Royal Mencap Society; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to choose hours

Annual leave based on hours

Training and development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our Tamworth team. As a Support Worker, you’ll help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support, making a real difference in their lives.

We value genuine compassion, excellent communication, and flexibility to cover shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. All our services operate 24/7 with rotas planned in advance to support your personal life.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support individuals in engaging activities and promoting independence.
• Work within a diverse team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Flexible shifts

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Tamworth .

As a 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, incl

Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Tamworth .

As a 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.

Contract options :

Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

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!

Days: Between 07:00- 22:00

Waking Nights: 22:00 -07:00

There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £6 4.20

uding evenings, weekends, and holidays.

A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options :

Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

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!

Days: Between 07:00- 22:00

Waking Nights: 22:00 -07:00

There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £6 4.20

• 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.

£12.71 per hour + excellent mencap benefits

£12.71 per hour + excellent mencap benefits