Relief Support Worker - Worksop

Royal Mencap Society; Worksop; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Mencap in Worksop is seeking Relief Support Workers to join our team. A driving license is essential and female applicants only due to service. You will assist with daily activities, provide emotional support and help maintain a 24-hour care rota in a diverse, inclusive environment.

We offer ongoing training, a positive workplace, and opportunities to develop skills for caring for people with learning disabilities. DBS enhanced disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others
• Excellent communication and relationship-building
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Positive and empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities
• Female applicants only due to service (Equality Act exemption)

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support
• Contribute to 24/7 care rotas and planning
• Support individuals to live independently and engage in activities

Skills

Driving license

Job description

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

A driving license is essential for this role, all applicants without a driving license will not be able to proceed.

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 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!

*Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate

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 carer’s . 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.

£24.785 per year (pro-rata) + excellent benefits