Relief Support Worker - Wirral

Royal Mencap Society; New Ferry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society is seeking Relief Support Workers across Wirral to support people with learning disabilities in daily activities and social engagement. You’ll contribute to a safe, inclusive environment and help individuals reach their personal goals with kindness and respect.

The role requires flexibility to cover various shifts, compassion, strong communication, and a willingness to assist with personal care, mobility assistance, and medicines administration while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support individuals in social activities and community engagement.
• Assist with mobility and personal care as required, including basic medicines administration.
• Maintain records using electronic devices and ensure DBS checks and references are current.

Skills

Passion for supporting others

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team across the Wirral area.

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.

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team across the Wirral area.

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.

Supporting individuals across Prenton, Oxton , Rock Ferry , Moreton and Bromborough ages 35-85. Some of the activities the individuals we support enjoy are swimming, Bingo, Music especially live music , Listening to staff playing the guitar and singing, theatre , cinema, long walks, shopping , eating out are just several examples. If you are sociable and enjoy a chat and getting out and about this may be the job for you. You will also be required to push wheelchairs and carry out personal care along side the daily up keep and cleaning , Medicines administration and recording using a electronic device.

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.

Some of our services have a mobility car so a full driving licence is a plus but not a must .

Cooking skills are also a must along side being a swimmer

Contract options

• Relief

Shift times

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!

• Shift patterns can vary from 10am-10pm , sleep shift , wake night 10pm-8am, various day shifts 8-4. 10-5.30. 4pm-10pm

There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment £64.20

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

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.

Job ID: 36909

• 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 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.

£13.45 per hour + Excellent Mencap benefits

£13.45 per hour + Excellent Mencap benefits

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

£37,259 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits