Relief Support Worker

Langley Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Health plan

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Holiday home

Wellbeing support

Maternity pay

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Langley Trust in Taunton is seeking compassionate Relief Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred care, maintain accurate records, and work closely with the Manager to arrange shifts that fit your availability.

You will support residents with daily living activities, promote independence, and contribute to a safe, respectful environment. A satisfactory DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS with adult barred list check required.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and maintain accurate client records using the Trust Client File.
• Contribute to a safe, well-run service by following procedures, supporting participation and meetings, and handling complaints.
• Provide personal care as identified in care plans and keep health-related records up to date.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour, liaising with stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Resilience

Confidentiality

Job description

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day – Join Langley as a Relief Support Worker

Langley is pleased to offer an opportunity for compassionate and motivated Relief Support Workers to join our friendly, dedicated team in Taunton. This flexible relief role allows you to work with the Manager to arrange shifts that suit your availability. We are looking out for staff for both night and day shifts.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £14.02 per hour, reflecting the value and positive impact of this important work.

Rewards Package

• Up to 30 days annual leave ( after 2 years service) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Funded Health Cash Plan including discounts portal
• Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary
• Flexible benefits package that can be tailored to meet your individual needs. Such as cycle to work scheme and holiday trading.
• Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay
• Wellbeing Support – our Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice and free online GP service available 24/7
• Menopause support
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts

About the Role

• Provide support, maintaining accurate client records and using the Trust Client File to review progress and promote independence.
• Contribute to a safe, well-run service by following medication procedures, supporting participation and client meetings/involvement (including complaints), supporting prospective/former residents, maintaining safe/tidy environments, and participating in rotas and team meetings.
• Provide personal care as identified in care plans (including supporting with hygiene, dressing, continence care, mobility/moving and handling, and supporting access to health and social care professionals) and keep health-related records and care plans up to date.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour, using client knowledge, planning and de-escalation, and maintain service security and situational/physical safety measures, liaising with relevant stakeholders as needed.

About You

• A compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering clients.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build professional, respectful relationships.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to de-escalate situations and respond appropriately to risk.
• A professional, non-judgemental attitude, always maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete additional training as required by the needs of the service.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and unsociable hours as part of a rota.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS with adult barred list check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.

This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.