Relief Support Worker
15 days ago
Leeds
Job Advert Mencap is seeking a passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Leeds LS17 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, youll play a vital role in their life. We support people to achieve their goals and aspirations, some examples of what has been achieved; becoming a volunteer, attend an employment course, travel training, working with animals, going to the gym, baking & cooking, going swimming, gardening, going to the shop alone for the first time, achieving steps to independence. Getting people involved in every aspect of their support is key to a happy and fulfilled life, so you will need to be always encouraging and positive and person centred about promoting this, sometimes something as simple as encouraging someone opening their own curtains can make them feel good about their day. Some of the people we support have mobility cars, so being a driver is definitely an asset. The house is near to local bus routes, getting to and from work should not be a problem. This year people we support have been able to go on holiday, this has been down to the commitment and efforts of ...