Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd is seeking Relief Support Workers in Blackpool to provide quality care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy. The role involves supporting service users in daily activities, fostering independence, and building trusting relationships. Flexible working hours are available, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable, and proactive.
• Ability to engage with service users in social activities.
• Experience in care or support roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily activities and social engagement.
• Encourage independence while providing necessary assistance.
• Build trusting relationships with service users and families.

Skills

Positive attitude

Building relationships

Proactive support

Job description

Creative Support is looking for warm, reliable, and proactive Relief Support Workers to join our friendly team in Blackpool, Lancashire. Our services cater to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy, providing them with quality care and support.

In this dynamic role, every day is different. You will support service users to lead fulfilling lives, whether that involves helping them with employment or volunteering, assisting with shopping and social activities, or simply relaxing at home. Our team ensures that service users are as independent as possible while offering the necessary assistance.

We value a great sense of humour and a positive attitude. Your role will involve encouraging service users to engage in a variety of social activities, both at home and in the community. Building warm, trusting relationships with service users and their families is key to ensuring they have the best experience possible.

We offer flexible working hours, including full-time, part-time, and sleep-in shifts. Our shift patterns cover early, mid, and late shifts to meet the diverse needs of our service users.

Vacancy Reference Number: 79835

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, and have recently received Investors in People Gold.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. We do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. 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 unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please read the job description and complete the online application form via the links above. You can also download our application form and submit it to our Head Office or email it to [e-mail]. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you need assistance with your application, please call us at 0161 236 0829.

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