Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Carlisle Historical Quarter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Carlisle is seeking Relief Support Workers to join a dedicated team. In this role, you will provide personalized support to individuals, helping them engage in community activities and develop their personal support plans. The ideal candidate will be flexible, motivated, and capable of supporting service users in enhancing their independence and self-esteem. This position is essential for fostering a positive and empowering environment for the individuals served.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to individuals in a community setting.
• Ability to develop personal support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in participating in community activities.
• Develop and manage personal support plans.
• Collaborate with agencies and family members for comprehensive care.

Skills

Positive outlook

Flexibility

Motivational skills

Job description

We are looking for Relief Support Workers to join our small, friendly existing team working at one of our 24 hour supported living services for seven adults who each live in a one bedroomed furnished flat in the beautiful, conservation area of Stanwix in Carlisle (the project is easily accessible on public transport).

You will provide positive support to individuals to enable them to participate in community activities, you will also work with and develop a personal support plan that addresses individual specific needs helping service users to develop domestic, financial and emotional management and achieve greater independence and self-esteem.

You will actively liaise with statutory, voluntary agencies and advocates/family members.

We are looking for dedicated, flexible and responsive individuals to provide personalised support in line with the principles of recovery. We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, have a positive outlook and are able to engage and motivate individuals to particip