Relief Support Worker

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

As a Relief Support Worker, you will make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will assist with daily activities, provide emotional support and play a vital role in their life.

Assist with daily activities, provide emotional support, build meaningful relationships with individuals, work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, maintain open communication with the team.

• Genuine passion for supporting others
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities

• Relief: flexible hours based on availability

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. 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 07:00am
-10:00pm. There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45.

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

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!

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 are 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 make changes. Everyone 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.