Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our team in Halifax.
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 work with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
This is a busy house with four residents, each with different personalities. We are looking for a positive, happy, inclusive, kind person to join our team. A good sense of humour and a can-do attitude are essential.
Reliability is crucial as we plan our days and 1:1 sessions in advance, and it is important that these plans go ahead as scheduled.
We enjoy activities such as shows, bowling, cinema, eating out, drives, visits to car dealerships, social groups, music, DVDs, TV, arts and crafts, snooker, and are open to suggestions for other activities.
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 provide 24-hour care. Rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life!
* Days: Between 09:30-21:00, 09:30-20:00, 09:30-18:00
Sleep-in shifts are available from 23:30-07:00, 07:00-10:00, with an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that makes a difference, apply now!
Job ID 34091
* Flexibility to choose your working hours.
* Annual leave based on hours worked.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
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 support people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. We advocate for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support or advice, or as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
We expect everyone to treat people well and to make Mencap an inclusive organization.
We encourage learning from mistakes and making positive changes.
We strive to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian colleagues, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled or those with long-term health conditions, women, parents, carers, and allies.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We offer various contract types and working patterns. No specific experience is required; your personality and values are what matter. We will provide training and development to help you succeed.
£12.21 per hour plus excellent benefits.
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