Relief Support Worker

Mtnfin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team as a Relief Support Worker at a leading independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead. You'll support individuals with a range of activities, from personal care to social outings, ensuring they live fulfilling lives. Ideal candidates are calm, resourceful, and committed to positive care principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Demonstrate person-centred values and commitment.
• Ability to contribute to a positive team approach.

Responsibilities

• Provision of personal care to service users.
• Medication administration.
• Developing trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement

Team approach

Education

Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Job description

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We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead.

Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g. autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities). The service consists of 12 apartments and a shared outdoor space/gardens. As a Relief Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Relief Support Worker Duties

• Provision of personal care to service users
• Medication administration
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks
• You will be paid on a weekly basis
  
  

A minimum of twelve months experience of supporting people with learning disabilities is essential. You must demonstrate a 'can-do approach', person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive team approach.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77814

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 award. SVC: GFS

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Application Instructions

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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