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Relief Support Worker - Princes Risborough - job post

Mencap
2.9 out of 5 stars
Princes Risborough HP27
£12.71 an hour

Job details

Pay

  • £12.71 an hour

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Day shift
  • Holidays

Location

Princes Risborough HP27

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave

Full job description

Job Advert

We are looking to recruit passionate Relief Support Workers to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in Princes Risborough.

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 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.

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.
  • This role requires you to be a driver.

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

Shift times:

  • Days: Between 07:00-22:00
  • Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20

Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold required to be sponsored as set by the UKVI.

  • All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 36285

Benefits

  • 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!

https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx


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're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer’s. 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.

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