Relief Support Worker - Ilkeston area

Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible teams in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

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.

Working across two sites in the Ilkeston area, no day will be the same.  One day you could be working within our Supported living service and the next out and about in our Community Support.  Your role will involve supporting individuals within their homes to maintain a safe environment, food preparation and cooking, supporting with finances, making and attending appointments, supporting to build on life skills, promoting independence, building and maintaining relationships with family and friends, social activities and many more person centred activities based on the individual you are supporting.

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.

This role does not requires you to be a driver. 

Contract options:

·      Relief

Shift times:

We have many different shift patterns which start from 7am and may finish at 10pm depending on the location where you are working at.    

We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

Our supported living property is a 24 hour service and does involve a sleep in shift however this is not a requirement of this post. There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70 between the hours of 10pm and 7am.

JOB ID: 35681

Why join Mencap?

• 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.

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.