Department:
Personal Support
Opportunity Type:
Paid
Town/City:
Luton
Salary Details:
£12.21 per hour + excellent benefits
31 May 2025
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
0

Job Advert

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

As a 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:

·     Relief: flexible hours based on availability

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!

·      Days: Between 07:00-22:00 

There is also a 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 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: 33783

Benefits

 

  • 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.  

About Mencap

 

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. 

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