Relief Support Worker - Norwich

Royal Mencap Society; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Norwich seeks Relief Support Workers to join their teams. As a Relief Support Worker, you will assist individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide vital emotional support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting others, flexibility to work various shifts, and excellent communication skills. Working with us means not only making a difference in people's lives but also enjoying flexible working hours and a range of benefits, including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounts and cashback at major retailers

Annual leave entitlement

Health cash plan

Access to employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support to those in care.

Skills

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 Norwich.

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.

JOB ID: 35226

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

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.

Working with us means you'll not only be making a positive difference in people's lives, but you'll also enjoy various rewards and benefits, including:

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
• Exclusive discounts and cashback ranging from 3% to 30% at major high‑street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, and holidays through Mencap Extras
• Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan that covers dental, glasses, therapy, and more.
• Free access to an employee assistance programme providing round‑the‑clock advice and support.
• Access to award‑winning training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

*Please note that terms and conditions may vary based on your employment contract.

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.