Job Overview
Relief Support Worker - Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire
Department: Personal Support | Position: Paid | Town/City: Saundersfoot | Vacancy Type: Relief
Job Advert
This role requires you to be a driver, and hold a full UK driving licence.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our team in Saundersfoot.
As a Support Worker, you\u2019ll 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\u2019ll play a vital role in their life.
Responsibilities
* Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
* Build meaningful relationships through excellent communication and compassionate care.
* Support clients across a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Contribute to a positive, empathetic environment that respects each person\u2019s individual needs.
Qualifications and Qualities
* A genuine passion for supporting others.
* Excellent communication skills and 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 and Schedule
* Contract type: Relief
* All services are 24-hour care. Rotas prepared at least 4 weeks in advance to support personal and social life.
* Sleep-in option available with enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
Additional Information
* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
* Job ID: 34814
* We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation; we particularly welcome disabled applicants and applicants from Black and Asian communities.
* Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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 a learning disability, their families and carers, and strive for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society. 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\u2019s okay to make mistakes, but we learn and improve.
* Everywhere people feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian players, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
Salary
£24,570 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits
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