Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Rochdale.
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.
This is a busy house with lots of different activities, there are two ladies live at this property who are very different people but live together very well.
We both like music, socialising. One lady likes to be out and about every day, walking is essential for her health, but just a short walk. She likes to go to shows, pantomimes etc, the louder and the better. Coffee shops and cafes to people watch.
The other lady likes a bit more of a chilled day, a short walk, a drive, a social activity and then back home.
Both ladies have cars and these are used daily, so a confident driver is needed. We both have health conditions that need monitoring and recording daily.
You will need to be resilient, caring, willing to try different activities and have a happy positive attitude and be abler to work well within a team and also alone.
Driver Essential
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 requires you to be a driver with full UK Driving Licence
Contract options: Relief
Shift times:
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 09:30- 21:00, 09:30- 20:00, 09:30- 18:00
Sleep-in 23:30-07:00 , 07:00-10:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment £64.20
* An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
- Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
JOB ID: 36549
- 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.
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!
https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx
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.
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.
