Temporary Support Worker - Rawtenstall

Royal Mencap Society; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 17,909,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible shifts (evenings, weekends, &

Driving allowance or vehicle support

Job summary

Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our team in Rawtenstall. This is a 4 month contract with two 30-hour positions. You will support two gentlemen with learning disabilities, including Parkinson's, with daily activities, medication, finances, and personal care.

Role involves moving and handling, driving duties preferred, and providing community access and social activities. Training and inclusive workplace offered.

Qualifications

• Emotionally supportive and patient with individuals who have learning disabilities.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate clearly.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Driver who can drive both automatic and manual cars is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities, including medication support and financial management.
• Provide personal care and support while maintaining home, cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Plan meals, help with weekly shop, and attend health/medical appointments.
• Support access to community activities and social events such as church, meals out, and outings.

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Rawtenstall. This is for a 4 month contract. 2x 30 hours positions.

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.

This role is to support 2 gentlemen with moderate learning disabilities, 1 of who has Parkinson's Disease. Due to the progression of the Parkinson's Disease, moving and handling is required, which includes pushing a wheelchair and using a hoist.

Both gentlemen require full support with medication, finances, and some support with personal care.
The role will include maintaining their home, tasks such as cleaning and laundry, as well as meal planning and preparation, including support to do the weekly food shop and health and medical appointments.

Full support is required for the gentlemen to access the community and access activities which they enjoy. Examples of these are going to church, out for meals, to meet with family, bowling, local art galleries and museums, cinema, theatre, days out, and to attend social gatherings.

A driver who is able to drive an automatic & manual car is preffered for this role.

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.

• Days: Between 07:00-10:00 AND
• Sleep-ins: 10:00-07:00

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: 36841

• Flexibi lity to work the hours you ch oose.
• 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!

*Please note that terms and conditions may vary based on your employment contract.

About Mencap

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.

£13.45 per hour + Excellent Mencap benefits

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