Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Braintree is seeking proactive Relief Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role involves key working, supporting clients in achieving personal goals, and requires a minimum of twelve months of relevant experience. This position offers great career development opportunities and requires flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism.
• Strong communication skills and a 'can-do' approach.
• Good health and ability to perform all care tasks.

Responsibilities

• As a Key Worker, you'll be crucial in supporting clients' aspirations.
• Work with Care Managers and health professionals.
• Support shifts to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Job description

Overview

We seek proactive and professional Relief Support Workers for our supported living service in Braintree, Essex. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and mental health needs. We value warm, motivated individuals with person-centred values. Creativity and a proactive approach are essential. Our bespoke service accommodates a range of needs under the Transforming Care Programme. This role offers great career development opportunities. You'll help service users transition from various settings, supporting them in establishing positive lifestyles. Our support model helps people lead fulfilling lives, maintain tenancies, participate in the community, develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals.

Responsibilities

• As a Key Worker, you'll be crucial in supporting clients' aspirations.
• You'll work with Care Managers and health professionals and communicate positively with families.
• Support shifts to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism.
• Strong communication skills and a 'can-do' approach.
• Good health and ability to perform all care tasks.

Application & Compliance

Vacancy Reference Number: 84133

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 do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applicants 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.