Female Relief Support Worker in Chelmsford

Mencap are seeking Relief Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Clacton-on-Sea. 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.

About our service: There are 4 ladies that share their home and who we support to make sure they live the best lives possible. The role of a support worker can be dynamic, supporting people out and about, eating out, visiting Colchester Zoo, the seafront, shopping, tea and cake or the pub, and visiting family, generally enjoying a good social life. The role is also domestic, involving health and safety around the house, supporting and encouraging people with cleaning, laundry, gardening; everything we all do to run a smooth household. The role is very personal, providing support in the bathroom/shower and getting dressed, assisting someone with their mobility - this could be using a wheelchair or hoisting. Support to style someone's hair as they are going out for the evening, any health needs and medication.

Choice: The people we support communicate in different ways so we work creatively to ensure that people can make their own choices and have a proper say about how they want to live their 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. 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! There is also a non-contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

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

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.

Benefits:

• 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.

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.