Relief Care Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Greater London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care organization as a Relief Care Worker, where your caring nature and flexibility will make a real difference in the lives of older adults. This role allows you to choose shifts that fit your schedule, providing essential support in a highly-rated care home. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to promoting independence and dignity for residents. With a focus on emotional and practical support, your contributions will help create a warm and inclusive environment. This opportunity is perfect for those who want to balance personal commitments while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible shift patterns

Weekly pay

Access to a free app for shift management

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting older adults with dementia is essential.
• Must be warm, caring, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support with personal care needs.
• Encourage residents to engage in social activities.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Minimum of twelve months prior experience supporting older adults with dementia

Job description

£12.30ph plus rolled up holiday pay from 01 April 2025

Carlisle, Cumbria

Relief/Bank

Could you be the next enthusiastic team-player to join our award winning care home?

We are looking for caring, reliable and flexible Relief Care Workers to build on our team of experienced support staff providing care to older adults and older adults with dementia living in a residential care home in Carlisle.

The Laurels has been recognised as being one of the 20 top rated Care Homes in the region based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends.

Our Carlisle service focuses on promoting independence, maintaining dignity, encouraging inclusion and supporting general health and wellbeing in a positive manner. You must be a warm, caring and trustworthy individual who is committed to the welfare of others.

Relief Support Worker Duties:

1. Providing support on an emotional and practical level with personal care needs, household tasks, medication, diet and nutrition and healthy living.
2. Encouraging residents to engage with social activities both within and outside the home.
3. Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service users.
4. Carry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks.

This is a Relief Support Worker position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Due to the range and abilities of our residents, you will need a minimum of twelve months prior experience of supporting older adults with dementia. Our Carlisle service is on a main public transport route and is easily accessible.

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you will have access to our free app which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country and provides information on the service and shifts, including directions. You will be paid weekly.

Vacancy Reference Number: 86051

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

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

Applications are reviewed as they are received. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.

Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS