Relief Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

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We are looking for a Relief Worker to join our Service based in Cambridge . Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays (Shifts are from 7am-2.30pm & 2pm-9.30pm)

What does a Support Worker do?

As a relief Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life.You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:

Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals. Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships. Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality. Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care. About our Service

Our service has a welcoming team who have passion for their work and a great and supportive team dynamic.

You will meet wonderful and unique characters in the people we support who will enrich your life, bring a smile to your day and a feeling of a job well done at the days end. You will be able to support them to live more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy lives.

You may bring your creativity to the role. If you enjoy art, music or have any other skill or hobby you are welcome to create activities for the people we support to learn and enjoy. They love to get involved and try new things.

Part of the role also includes planning and supporting with activities outside of the house and participating in the community to promote skills and individuality. This may be a trip to the local shops, movies, cafés, or it could be a trip to the zoo One resident was recently supported on a trip to London, with overnight stay, to watch the snooker live. She was even on the BBC You too can support with planning and accompanying on such memorable trips.

At the house we support people to live as independently as possible. This will include budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.

Why we need you

We need your excellent communication skills/relationship building – supporting the person to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.

We need your positivity, passion, and creativity to make the UK the best place to live for people with learning disabilities.

Have you thought about working for Mencap?

Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.

With us, it's never 'just a job'. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay.Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap

Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.

No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered

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

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Benefits

Working with us means you'll not only be making a positive difference in people's lives, but you'll also enjoy various rewards and benefits, including:

Flexible working hours to suit your schedule Exclusive discounts and cashback ranging from 3% to 30% at major high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, and holidays through Mencap Extras Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued. Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan that covers dental, glasses, therapy, and more. Free access to an employee assistance program providing round-the-clock advice and support. Access to award-winning training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

*Please note that terms and conditions may vary based on your employment contract.



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