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Creative Support; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension plan (Mauve Group)

Mauve Academy

Training allowance

Hybrid work environment

Home setup allowance

Optical benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Creative Support in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Relief Support Worker to join our friendly team. You will build warm and trusting relationships with service users and provide respectful personal care and practical support.

You will assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, housing management, and help plan engaging activities both at home and in the community. The role offers the Bank payroll and flexible shifts across the region.

Qualifications

• Warm, caring and proactive attitude
• Ability to engage service users in activities

Responsibilities

• Provide high-intensity personal care with respect
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and life skills
• Support with admin duties and housing management tasks
• Organise and participate in activities inside and outside the home

Job description

We are looking for warm, caring, and proactive Relief Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Newton Aycliffe, Durham. Our vibrant supported living service supports individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, mental health needs, and autism. We are committed to providing quality person-centred care and ensuring that our service users live valued and fulfilling lives.

In this role, you will develop and sustain warm & trusting relationships with our service users, while providing respectful, high-intensity personal care, as well as practical and emotional support. This will include assisting with cooking, cleaning, housework, and other life skills, alongside general administrative duties & housing management tasks. You will also ensure no two days are the same, engaging service users in a wide range of exciting activities within their homes, and out in the community.

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you will have access to our free app, allowing you to pick up shifts in any area of the country. The app also provides information on the service and shifts, including directions. This position enables you to pick up shifts at times that suit you, making it ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study, or caring responsibilities. You will be paid on a weekly basis via our Bank Payroll.

Perks and Benefits Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location. Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable). Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal. Annual training allowance for career development. Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable). Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses). Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.