Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Workers to join our incredible Domiciliary Care team in St Neots.
As a Relief 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.
We are looking for a Relief Worker to join our Domiciliary Care Service based in St Neots
As you are likely to support more than one person on any one day and travel a short distance from each venue, a driver with access to a vehicle you can use for work is essential.
Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Currently shifts start as early as 07:00 and evening shifts finish by 18:00. Flexibility is a must as you will need to be available to work across various shifts and venues. This role will not involve any overnight working. We do require alternate weekend working.
About our Service
Our Team support adults with learning disabilities to access the community, maintain their homes, and just live a normal and active life. Support we provided is varied and may involve support with medication and health matters, meal planning and preparation, budgeting and banking, or support with social activities, trips out to cafes, cinema, getting some fresh air and exercise. The person you support may have their own goals/ambitions and just need a little help to achieve these.
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.
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.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 36970
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!
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 E veryone, 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.
£25,577 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits
£29,280 - £31,623 per annum (dependent on qualifications)
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Relief - St Neots employer: Royal Mencap Society
Mencap is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as 24 days of paid holiday, flexible working hours, and access to health cash plans, ensuring our team feels valued. Our commitment to personal growth means that regardless of your background, you'll receive the training and support needed to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
