Relief Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

Job Advert:

***Would you like to call someone's house your new place of work making a positive difference to people's lives? Now you can. We support a number of people living in Prenton, Tranmere, Brombourough, Claughton, Oxton and West Kirby, Wirral, all of which are easily accessible by public transport.


The people we support are both male and female ages between 30-80 and enjoy a variety of different activities such as swimming, cinema, attending voluntary and paid work, going to the park, shopping, going for walks and getting involved with the local community.

Being able to cook, promote healthy eating and provide support with personal care is essential.

Some of the people we support have challenging behaviour so the ability to remain calm in any situation and work closely with the support team is important.

Experience of working with challenging behaviour and supporting people with non-verbal communication is desired.

We are recruiting for Relief Support Workers to join our team. You will support people on a 1 to 1 and 2 to 1 basis. This is a challenging, varied and rewarding role. You must be willing to work flexibly and provide support with personal care, finance and medication. Full training will be provided; you just need to demonstrate the right attitudes and behaviours.


You will be expected to work across a variety of shift patterns including mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep ins, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The shift times are varied to cover the services 24/7 and to ensure service delivery meets the needs of the people you will be supporting.


You don't need any qualifications but you will be a self-motivated and dedicated person with a fun and imaginative approach who can support people with complex and challenging needs and behaviours.

Vacancy ID: 27536

Benefits:

***As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

  • Flexibility to work the hours you choose
  • Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
  • Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued
  • Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
  • Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
  • Access to award winning training and development

About Mencap:

***At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You'll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you'll get back so much more. With us, it is never 'just a job'.

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
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