Relief Support Worker

1st Homecare; Bidford on Avon CP; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Bidford-on-Avon is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide compassionate support to individuals with Learning Disabilities. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily living activities, empowering clients to make choices, and engaging in community activities. The position offers flexible hours and comprehensive training, making it ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in people's lives.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Accredited training

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals needed to support people with Learning Disabilities.
• Full training provided; previous experience desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily tasks like cooking, personal care, and medication.
• Engage in social activities and liaise with families and professionals.

Skills

Communication

Caring

Flexible

Reliable

Self Motivated

Job description

Relief Support Worker

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Female Only

Immediate interviews available!

We are looking for compassionate individuals to join our small, friendly, and welcoming team in Bidford-on-Avon. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives by providing creative, dynamic, and person-centred support to individuals living in shared supported living arrangements.

Your role will involve supporting four people with Learning Disabilities in their own homes, empowering them to make their own decisions and choices about their daily lives. This support can include: choosing, preparing, and cooking meals; personal care; medication administration; budgeting guidance; and domestic tasks.

You will also assist with finding new interests, engaging in outings during the day to meet friends, visiting clubs, days centres, or going on holiday. Additionally, responsibilities include food shopping, liaising with families and professionals such as GPs, dentists, and opticians, and supporting social and community activities.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with a great team and to make a meaningful difference. We support your career development through ongoing training and growth opportunities.

Real Life Options provides flexible employment options including days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers. Use of your own vehicle is advantageous but not essential, as we encourage support users to use public transport.

Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory, as full training will be provided. An enhanced adult DBS check is required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Accredited training to develop your skills
• Employer contributory pension scheme

Additional benefits include:

• Health Cash Plan (for full/part-time hours)
• £10,000 Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, debt, financial, and legal support)
• Discounted goods and services through Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing schemes
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms apply)
• Recognition initiatives

Our workplace values are: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence. We seek candidates who demonstrate at least six of the following skills: Honest, Good Communicator, Strong Values, Flexible, Passionate, Self Motivated, Reliable, Caring, Inclusive.

Initial contact will typically be via email, so please check all your email folders regularly, including spam/junk folders.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will make reasonable adjustments during the application process for candidates with disabilities or specific needs.