Relief Support Worker - Bingham

Royal Mencap Society; Bingham (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Annual leave entitlement

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Mencap in Bingham is seeking a Relief Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and provide emotional support. You will work with a diverse group of people, helping with daily activities and building meaningful relationships.

We offer 24-hour care with rotas prepared at least four weeks in advance, plus ongoing training and development opportunities. A DBS is required for successful candidates, with a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Help individuals participate in activities and engage with the community.

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bingham .

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.

* 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'rehere to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer’s. We fight for a kinder,fairerand 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, every place.

• Everyoneis expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

• Every daywe grow and learn.It’sokay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.

• Everywherepeople 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’renot 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 roleyou’reapplying for.

£12.85 per hour + excellent training and benefits

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