Relief Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Sutton is looking for a Relief Support Worker to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves assisting with daily activities and offering emotional support. Applicants should have a genuine passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and be flexible with working hours. The position offers £12.60 per hour plus excellent benefits and does not require specific previous experience, with training provided.

Benefits

£12.60 per hour

Training and development

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, just personality and values.
• Must be flexible with work hours including evenings and weekends.
• Training provided to succeed in the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Work with a diverse group of people.

Skills

Genuine passion for supporting others

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Positive and empathetic attitude

Job description

Mencap is seeking التجതാണ് Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Sutton.

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 24‑hour 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.

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

We welcome diverse applicants

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.

Job ID: 35363

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.

Our values

• 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.

£12.60 per hour plus excellent Mencap benefits.