Relief Residential Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit care provider in Bromham is looking for enthusiastic Relief Support Workers to support individuals with learning disabilities. The role includes teaching life skills, providing emotional support, and engaging service users in activities. Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience in a similar field. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months experience working with people who have learning disabilities and/or autism.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users inside their own home and out in the community.
• Teaching life skills such as shopping, using public transport, and cooking.
• Engaging with service users in activities and hobbies.
• Providing emotional support for individuals and their families.
• Administering medication and handling paperwork.

Job description

Overview

Our service users at 3 The Glade, Bromham enjoy going out on local walks, watching films, bowling, discos, and going out shopping where we might even stop for a bite to eat! We are looking for Relief support workers who are active, engaged and will empower these people to improve their independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users inside their own home and out in the Bromham community
• Supporting service users to retain their independence by teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and cooking
• Engaging in activities with the service users and encouraging them to take up hobbies and achieve their personal goals
• Providing emotional support for an individual and their families
• Providing respectful personal care and helping service users retain their dignity at all times
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the service, including administering medication, paperwork, emails and other office duties

Qualifications

A minimum of twelve months experience of working with people who have learning disabilities and/or autism is essential.

About Creative Support

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support services for a wide range of service users. We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated Relief Support Workers to join our residential service in Bromham, Bedford. If you would like a rewarding role that includes working with people who have learning and physical disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community then we would love to hear from you.