Relief Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference?  Do you have any free time? Would you like to have fun and earn a little bit of extra cash at the same time?

We are looking for caring and active individuals to join our team as a Relief Support Worker. If you’re passionate about your community, and the welfare of local people this role is ideal for you.

Are you a good communicator? Understanding of other’s needs? Are you the type of person that thrives when helping others to achieve something new or to build their independence? The tenants in our new Derry/Londonderry services are looking for a team of support workers who will support them with these support needs as well as settling in to their new homes, accessing their community and maintain relationships with their family and friends.

You will be working as part of a team based at the service to support the tenants to look after themselves and their home, the level of support provided will vary depending on each individual’s needs.

Experience within the care sector is an advantage but not essential as we will give you all the training needed to be able to start your new and rewarding career. Your shifts will cover mornings, evenings, and sleep-ins/waking nights including bank holidays as part of a rota. 

These roles require you to be motivated, have excellent communication skills as well as proven experience of working effectively within a team.

If you’re really keen to make a change  and work in challenging but very much so rewarding environment, please click the ‘Apply’ button to begin the application process. We very much look forward to hearing from you!

*An enhanced Access NI check will be required for each successful candidate, paid for by Mencap (T&Cs apply)