Relief Support Worker - West Bridgford

Royal Mencap Society; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Mencap in West Bridgford is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our team. As a Support Worker, you will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support, helping them to live full and independent lives.

We value genuine compassion, strong communication, and flexibility to cover shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. You’ll join an inclusive, supportive workplace with training and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Work across shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

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

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
• Days: Between 07:00-22:00

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 sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £ 64.20

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.

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.

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 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.