Relief Support worker

Corehr; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed contracted hours

Flexible working patterns

Immediate interview and quick start

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Enhanced DBS check

Refer a friend and earn up to £300

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to retail discounts

Job summary

Thera South West is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism across our services. You will receive full training, ongoing support and a chance to gain valuable experience in social care while making a genuine difference every day.

This 0-hour relief contract offers complete flexibility to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, making it ideal for additional income, study or balancing other commitments.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to complete Full Skills for Care-endorsed training.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen to learn and develop within a supportive environment.
• Desire to embrace our values and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Support three individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and choice.
• Assist with shopping, meals, appointments, and accessing local community activities.
• Promote dignity, personal care, and emotional support.
• Encourage participation in leisure activities, employment, and education.
• Help individuals access transport and community involvement.
• Work as part of an inclusive team to achieve personal goals.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Good written/verbal communication

Keen to learn

Supportive attitude

Flexible/work-life balance

Education

Skills for Care-endorsed training

Job description

Additional Information: Driver preferred

Reference: 091753

Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge, or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people's lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us, and the training we offer.

At Thera South West, every day is different. We come to work knowing we have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support.

Our0-hour Relief Contractoffers complete flexibility, allowing you to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and other commitments. Whether you're looking for extra income, balancing family responsibilities, studying, or simply want the freedom to work when it suits you, this role gives you the flexibility to do just that.

As a Relief Support Worker, you'll work across our services, supporting adults with a learning disability and/or autism to live independent, fulfilling lives. You'll receive full training, ongoing support and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within social care, while making a genuine difference every day. No two shifts are the same, offering a varied and rewarding role where you can develop your skills and build meaningful relationships with the people you support.

You will support three individuals with all aspects of daily living, promoting independence and choice. This includes shopping, meal preparation, attending appointments, swimming, days out, cinema trips, social events, hobbies, and helping them access their local community while encouraging them to achieve their personal goals.

You will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals to achieve their personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will vary depending on the needs of the people you support because everyone is different.

Supporting people in your daily lives is varied and could include:

• Helping someone develop new skills and independence.
• Providing personal care and emotional support.
• Supporting people to manage their own home.
• Supporting people to access leisure activities, employment and education.
• Assisting with travel and community involvement.
• Promoting choice, dignity and independence.

This can be a fun and rewarding role, but at times it can also be challenging and demanding.

Thera South West is unique because we are led by people with a learning disability.

Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.

Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Full Skills for Care-endorsed training provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen to learn and develop within a supportive environment.
• A desire to embrace our values, vision and have fun.

What Are the Benefits?

• Guaranteed contracted hours.
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks).
• Employee support line for you and your family.
• Free nationally accredited training and career development opportunities.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Free Enhanced DBS check.
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to thousands of retail discounts, including a discounted Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Council that represents the views of staff on matters relating to work.

If you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if we interview and appoint the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare any convictions or cautions you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.