Relief Activity Support Worker

Creative Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care organization in Greater London seeks a Relief Activity Support Worker to plan and provide engaging activities for older adults in Brent and Harrow. The role involves facilitating social inclusion, promoting wellbeing, and creating promotional materials. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with diverse client needs. This position offers a zero-hours contract with flexible working hours and provides a structured development pathway for career growth.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction.
• Experience facilitating group work with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with needs of individuals with dementia and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide engaging group activities.
• Facilitate social inclusion for older residents.
• Write reports and create promotional materials.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to facilitate and work with people in groups

Experience with people with dementia and learning disabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Job description

About Creative Support

Creative Support is a non‑profit organisation which provides high quality person‑centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Relief Activity Support Worker to initiate, plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating group and one‑to‑one activities based on the identified needs, interests and preferences of older people living in our Extra Care Services in Brent and Harrow. You will facilitate social inclusion and community links and promote their physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating group and one‑to‑one activities.
• Facilitate social inclusion and community links for older people living in our Extra Care Services.
• Promote their physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Write reports and create promotional materials such as posters and newsletters to showcase ongoing activities.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate and work with people in groups.
• Experience working with people with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism or physical disabilities (advantageous).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and similar software.

Other Requirements

• Work on a zero‑hours contract, relief basis.
• Willingness to travel between services across Brent and Harrow.
• Flexible working hours.

Development Pathway

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values‑led training to help staff grow from entry‑level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Benefits

• Probationary bonus.
• Pension contributions.
• 28 days leave.
• Company‑paid enhanced DBS.

Application Process

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number 85171.

For informal enquiries please email Jessica Kaye (Activities and Partnerships Manager) at [e-mail] or call 07815649522.

Our Values

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

Eligibility

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.