Relief Care & Support Assistant (Flexible Shifts)

Riverside; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous pension

Learning & development support

Employee benefits

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a Relief Worker to provide high quality, customer‑led support within our housing and social care services. You will work under the scheme manager to assist customers, promote dignity, and maintain wellbeing in a safe environment.

The role requires strong communication, a compassionate approach, and flexibility to cover shifts as needed. We value team players who can adapt to varying customer needs, work collaboratively with colleagues, and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, reliable and empathetic.
• Customer focused with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Flexible and approachable with a positive attitude.
• Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, customer‑led support in a housing and social care setting under direction of the scheme manager.
• Assist in providing care and support to customers in supported housing.
• Maintain dignity and promote health and wellbeing in a safe environment.
• Liaise with customers, families and health and social care professionals as needed.
• Undertake training and development as required.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Customer focused

Team player

Job description

Riverside is seeking a Relief Worker to provide high quality, customer‑led support within our housing and social care services. You will work under the scheme manager to assist customers, promote dignity, and maintain wellbeing in a safe environment.

The role requires strong communication, a compassionate approach, and flexibility to cover shifts as needed. We value team players who can adapt to varying customer needs, work collaboratively with colleagues, and participate in ongoing training.