Relief Support Worker

Relief Support Worker - Portsmouth

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• Portsmouth
• £12.71 per hour
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 9 hours ago

Mencap is seeking a passionate Relief Support Worker to join our incredible team in Portsmouth. This is an exciting and varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be delivering high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities helping them live as independently as possible and enjoy fulfilling, meaningful lives.

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.

Contract options:

• Relief

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 07:30-21:00

At Mencap, we're passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. JOB ID 36295

Benefits

Why join Mencap?

• 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!

About Mencap

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.

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Mencap is seeking a passionate Relief Support Worker to join our incredible team in Portsmouth. This is an exciting and varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be delivering high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities helping them live as independently as possible and enjoy fulfilling, meaningful lives. 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. Contract options: · Relief

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! About Mencap 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.

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 07:30-21:00 At Mencap, we're passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. JOB ID 36295
Benefits Why join Mencap? 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.