Relief Support Worker - Northallerton

Royal Mencap Society; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A support service provider in Southampton is seeking a Relief Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. You will help with daily activities and provide emotional support in a busy home environment. Ideal candidates should have a passion for helping others and be flexible with their working hours, including evenings and weekends. This position offers a supportive work culture and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Enhanced flat rate payment for sleep-in shifts

Annual leave entitlement based on hours

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to those with learning disabilities.
• Work across a range of different days and shift patterns.

Skills

A genuine passion for supporting others

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Positive and empathetic attitude

Job description

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible teams in our services in Northallerton.

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.

We support four adults who have a learning disability, who are good friends, and live in our supported living service in Northallerton. We are looking to grow our lively, inclusive, knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly staff team!

We support three gentlemen and one lady who all live independent, fun and active lifestyles. It is a busy home, from going to day centres, to the gym, cinema, seeing friends, socialising.

Supporting someone with their daily life is not a 9-5 job. You will need to be able to work across a range of different days and shift patterns, including some sleep‑in shifts. We realise that your quality time is important too, so your rota is prepared well in advance –Got a request, something special going on? Your manager will certainly try to help you meet it.

If you have a positive attitude, and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability, we want to meet you! We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us. All employees have access to a large range of benefits we offer!

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.

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!

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.