Relief Support Worker - Easingwold

We are looking for Relief Support Workers to join our services based in Easingwold. Shifts will be worked across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic Relief Support Workers to enable the individuals we support to live the lives they choose.

If you enjoy supporting someone who loves being active, you may be well suited to our 1:1 support service, where you’ll be supporting a young man who enjoys a different activity each week. Whether it’s football, swimming or making the most of his National Trust tickets, this gentleman has endless energy and a real passion for fun — the Support Worker we’re looking for will need to match that enthusiasm (or better yet, top it!).

If you’re looking for the opportunity to support individuals to develop the life skills they need to live independently, we also have a service that could be a great fit. Supporting our lovely ladies in their home, you’ll be alongside them as they go about their day — lending a helping hand in the kitchen, supporting someone out for a coffee, and most importantly, making sure the milk is picked up on the way home. This service is ideal for someone who enjoys seeing how small moments can make a big difference to someone’s independence.

Some of the people we support only require verbal prompts for personal care, while others may need more hands-on support. Full training and shadowing will be provided for each service.

As a Support Worker with Mencap, we understand that flexibility is important — for both you and the service. While we do require flexibility across the day depending on the service you’re matched with, we also understand that you have a life outside of work. We do our very best to plan rotas that allow you to manage personal commitments, whether that’s a dentist appointment or something else that comes up.

As each service is different, shift patterns will vary. As a general guide, some day shifts may start from 7:00am or 9:00am and finish between 9:00pm and 10:00pm, often split into two shifts. Certain services may also include sleep-in or waking night shifts. You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20 for any sleep-in shifts worked. Please note that sleep-in payments are non-contractual.

As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to help ensure the people we support live comfortable, dignified, independent and fulfilling lives. You will be a good communicator, naturally caring and patient.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people to live independently, including budgeting, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and preparing healthy meals
• Building positive relationships and supporting individuals to understand the world around them
• Supporting people to access their local community and take part in social activities
• Providing personal care where required, including prompting medication and supporting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

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

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.

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.