Female Relief Support Worker - Gateshead

Mencap are seeking a female Relief Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team at our supported living service in Gateshead.

As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting a gentleman in his 60s to live an independent, active and fulfilling life within his local community.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is person-centred, motivated and passionate about helping people achieve their goals and maintain their independence.

The gentleman you will be supporting has a great sense of humour and enjoys a range of activities, including trips to the theatre and cinema, visiting local pubs, watching quiz shows and following football on television. He is also very fond of his small dog, who is an important part of his daily life, so support may occasionally include helping him care for and spend time with his pet.

We’re looking for someone who shares his enthusiasm for getting out and about, enjoying life and making the most of opportunities within the local community.

The shift pattern is:

As this is a relief position, shifts and hours will vary depending on the support required. Our services provide 24-hour support, and rotas are prepared at least four weeks in advance to help you plan your personal and social life.

There is also a non-contractual sleep-in payment of £63.70.

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

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and applicants from Black and Asian communities, as they are under-represented within our workforce.

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.