Relief Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK seeks passionate Relief Support Workers to make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. The role requires excellent communication skills and flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. You will assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to enhance the quality of life for the individuals you support. This position offers competitive pay at £12.21 per hour plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Willingness to assist with daily activities.
• Experience in emotional support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily activities.
• Deliver emotional support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Genuine passion for supporting others

Flexibility to work various shifts

Positive and empathetic attitude

Job description

Relief Support Worker - Bedlington and North Shields

Department: Personal Support

Position: Paid

Town/City: Wansbeck

Salary Details: 12.21 per hour plus excellent benefits

Advertising End Date: 12 Feb 2026

Internal Advertising End Date: 12 Feb 2026

Vacancy Type: Relief

Job Advert

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bedlington and North Shields.

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.>

Contract options:

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!

There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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.

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

• 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.

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.

£24,570 per annum, pro-rata + Excellent Benefits.