Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service provider in Gateshead is seeking dedicated Relief Support Workers to help individuals with learning disabilities engage in activities they love. The role involves providing personal care, supporting individuals to achieve their ambitions, and contributing to a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and engagement skills, with at least a year of relevant experience. This position offers weekly pay and requires eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months' experience supporting people with learning disabilities is essential.
• Demonstrate a can-do approach and person-centred values.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in activities they enjoy.
• Develop warm relationships with service users.
• Provide personal care and medication administration.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are seeking calm, resourceful, and energetic Relief Support Workers who are motivated and hardworking to join our team at Swanway, an independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead. This service houses individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs, such as autism, mental health needs, and physical disabilities. The service consists of 12 apartments with a shared outdoor space/gardens.

As a Relief Support Worker, you will support individuals in various activities they enjoy, including discos, swimming, and cinema outings. The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement and demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will also act as a Key Worker, helping individuals achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in activities they enjoy (e.g., discos, swimming, cinema outings).
• Develop warm and trusting relationships with service users; act as a Key Worker to help individuals achieve their dreams and ambitions.
• Provide personal care, medication administration, and assist with general administrative duties and housing management tasks.
• Contribute to a positive team ethos with a can-do attitude and person-centred values.

You will be paid weekly.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of twelve months\' experience supporting people with learning disabilities is essential.
• Demonstrate a can-do approach, person-centred values, energy, and commitment; ability to contribute to a positive team ethos.

Additional Information

Vacancy Reference Number: 89053

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 an Investors in People Gold award.

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.