Relief Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity organization in Gateshead is looking for passionate Relief Support Workers to support individuals with learning disabilities. As a Relief Support Worker, you will assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to a diverse group of people. The role offers a pro-rata salary up to £26,768 and various benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension options

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Open to working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals in need.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Codnor, supporting within a service and the community.

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 a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options :

Shifts vary between 07:00-23:00

Sleep ins required — paid at an enhanced flat rate of £63.70.

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

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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 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.

£24,195 per annum, pro‑rata + excellent benefits

£26,768 per annum, pro‑rata + excellent benefits