Relief Support Worker - Chemsley Wood

At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support adults to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job and to do something really meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that! You will feel inspired to reach your potential. We’ll ask a lot of you – but you’ll get back so much more. In return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

The people you will be supporting enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, concerts, theatres, holidays, shopping, baking, cooking, socialising, holidays, daytrips, cinema, going to football matches, dancing, pottery, being part of their community…which at times can be a hectic schedule but very rewarding as all of the above plays a significant part in their lives. As well as the team that support them, some family and friends are also involved in their support.

Indoor activities include, going to church, music sessions, cooking, life skills, listening to music, drawing and colouring, model making, arts and crafts, reading books, surfing the internet, games and puzzles, writing letters to family and friends, television, pampering sessions - manicures. If you would like to be part of the support required for the people we support with their fully packed exciting active lives, then please apply and tell us why you would be a fantastic addition to the team.

As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support 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.
• Personal care – helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support 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.
• Personal care – helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.

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

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Mencap welcomes applications from all suitable candidates and is committed to attracting a diverse workforce. However, all available Certificates of Sponsorship for 2026 have now been allocated, so we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must…