Mencap

Relief Support Worker - Selby

Company
Location
East Riding Of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/21/2025
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Description
Job Advert

Drivers Are Preferred For This Role.

We are looking to recruit a passionate Relief Support Worker to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in Thorpe Willoughby.

Experience within the care sector is an advantage but not a necessity as full training will be provided!

As a 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, youll play a vital role in their life.

Benefits

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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 - flexible hours based on availability

Shift Times:

All our services are 24hr care.

Days: Between 07:00-10:00 AND

Sleep-ins: 10:00-07:00

Vacancy ID: 33811

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

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

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

Benefits

Working with us means you'll not only be making a positive difference in people's lives, but you'll also enjoy various rewards and benefits, including:

Flexible working hours to suit your schedule

Exclusive discounts and cashback ranging from 3% to 30% at major high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, and holidays through Mencap Extras

Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued.

Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan that covers dental, glasses, therapy, and more.

Free access to an employee assistance program providing round-the-clock advice and support.

Access to award-winning training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

  • Please note that terms and conditions may vary based on your employment contract.

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 carers. 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. Its 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. Were 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 youre applying for.

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