Relief Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in the UK seeks a compassionate Relief Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in Rawtenstall and Bury. The role involves daily support, personal care, and community access. Applicants must be drivers and have a passion for helping others. This position offers flexible hours at £12.21 per hour plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• A driver who is able to drive a manual car is essential for this role.
• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support.
• Supporting two gentlemen with moderate learning disabilities.
• Maintaining their home and assisting with personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Relief Support Worker - Rawtenstall and Bury

Department: Personal Support

Position: Paid

Town/City: Lancashire

Salary Details: £12.21 per hour + excellent benefits

Vacancy Type: Relief

Job Advert

A driver who is able to drive a manual car is essential for this role.

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Rawtenstall and Bury.

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.

This role is to support 2 gentlemen with moderate learning disabilities, 1 of whom has Parkinson's Disease. Due to the progression of the Parkinson's Disease, moving and handling is required, which includes pushing a wheelchair and using a hoist.

Both gentlemen require full support with medication, finances, and some support with personal care. The role will include maintaining their home, tasks such as cleaning and laundry, as well as meal planning and preparation, including support to do the weekly food shop.

Full support is required for the gentlemen to access the community and access activities which they enjoy. Examples of these are going to church, out for meals, to meet with family, bowling, cinema, theatre, days out, and to attend social gatherings.

A driver who is able to drive a manual car is essential for this role.

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:

• Relief - flexible hours based on availability

All our services are 24hr care.

• Days: Between 07:00-10:00 AND
• Sleep-ins: 10:00-07:00

*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.

• 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!

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

About Mencap

Why Join 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 carer’s . 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.

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

£12.21 per hour, plus excellent benefits