Relief Support Worker - Wombourne, Staffs

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 11 November 2021
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 December 2021
Location: Wombourne, WV5 9AY
Company: Mencap
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 21531 (MENR001201)~

Summary

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity that gives you flexibilityto work around family life or education?

Mencap are recruiting for Relief Support Workers to join our dedicated team of support staff in the Wombournearea

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support, then - apply TODAY!

We are recruiting for three Relief support worker to join our team. You will be supporting adults that have learning disabilities. The people we support all have different needs, hobbies and interests.Some need support with personal care and they all need support with medication, cooking, shopping and housework/laundry. They all enjoy accessing the community and going out and about where possible.

It is a busy service with lots to do but the rewards are worth it when you see the smile on the faces onthose you have helped make a difference in their day.

As a Relief Support Worker, flexibility is key for both yourselfand for the service, as you may be required to work a variety of different shifts.You will have the ability to work flexibly across the weekdays, weekends and bank holidays depending on your availability and the hours being offered to you.Shifts vary including mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep ins and waking nights.Flexibility is therefore essential for us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support.

The role of a Relief Support Worker can be challenging at times, so it is essential to have a positive mind-set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a learning disability.You will needto be quick thinking with a positive can-do attitude.

Have you thought about working for Mencap?

Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability.Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do.We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.Together we are Mencap!

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful.Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do.

With us, it's never 'just a job'.In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some amazing benefits alongside our competitive pay.

What does a Relief Support Worker do?

As a Relief Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life.

- Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.

- Supporting people to live independently - budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.

- Excellent communication skills/relationship building - supporting the person to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.

- Community & Social Inclusion- Supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and Social events to promote life skills and individuality.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.To find out more about the scheme please visitthe directgov website.

No two days are never the same, sometimes they may be challenging but always positive so click apply now to be considered!

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

To continue to keep the people we support safe; we will continue to follow the government guidelines regarding Covid-19.This means due to impending changes to government legislation it will bemandatory, unless you are medically exempt, to have had both covid-19 vaccines prior to starting work in our registered services.

Job ID:23005

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.