Relief Support Worker - Haywards Heath

Royal Mencap Society; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in the UK to assist individuals with profound learning disabilities. This role involves helping clients with daily tasks, promoting independence, and fostering community inclusion. The position offers flexible working hours, a supportive environment, and the opportunity for ongoing training. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A driving license is preferable, but not mandatory.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Annual leave based on accrued hours

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to Mencap's mission and values.
• Preferred driver though not essential.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and manage daily tasks.
• Help individuals build relationships and communicate effectively.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Can-do attitude

Caring demeanor

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a positive, compassionate and caring Support Worker to join our team in Haywards Heath on a relief basis. The role involves supporting three people in supported living who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairment and physical disabilities. We prefer a driver but it is not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building – helping the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & social inclusion – supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care – helping people to get ready for the day, prompting medication and assisting with bathing, showering and bathroom use. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.

Shift times and hours

• Days: 07:00-22:00
• Waking nights: 22:00-07:00
• Non contractual sleep‑in: enhanced flat rate £63.70

Requirements and qualities

• Commitment to Mencap and the work we do.
• Can‑do attitude, motivated, outgoing, caring and calm demeanor.
• Preferred driver but not essential.
• Suitable DBS check and references.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits and working patterns

• Flexibility to work the hours you choose.
• Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Visa and sponsorship

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route. Mencap can offer sponsorship for a licensed sponsor but is not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.