Relief Support Worker SS Hatfield Doncaster Doncaster, England
Job description
Job Advert
We are looking to recruit a relief support worker to join the team to support people in Hatfield, Doncaster to live a fulfilled and happy life. You will be part of a positive and supportive team who are motivated by the people we support.
The successful candidate would be working to support the waking night staff team providing cover for annual leave and sickness absence
So if you want to work with a supportive team that are more like a family than work colleagues, feel appreciated by an understanding manager and want to look forward to coming into work every day to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support then please click apply now to be considered!
About the Service
The Service where you will be working is inviting, happy and bubbly. We currently support three gentlemen to achieve whatever is important to them. The gentlemen we support have a range of interests.
Why we think you should join us!
A distinct benefit of working within this team is the rota, we have the rota completed for the whole year meaning that you will be able to plan ahead to pick up
The shifts are between 9pm and 7am.
There will be a sleep-in staff member to provide you with additional support if required
What does a Support Worker do?
As a 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.
If you have never done this kind of job before then there will be lots to learn, but if you consider yourself to be caring and able to build a natural rapport with people, everything else can be taught!
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 visit 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 visit the directgov website.
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!
Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered!
- All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Vacancy ID: 28075
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- Flexibility to work the hours you choose
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to award winning training and development
- T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.
You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
