Relief Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Swanway, an independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead, is seeking calm, resourceful Relief Support Workers.

You will support individuals with learning disabilities and other needs, helping them enjoy activities such as discos, swimming, and cinema outings, while building warm, trusting relationships.

Duties include personal care, medication administration, and housing management tasks; you will be paid weekly and play a key role in residents' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and engagement with people
• Ability to build warm, trusting relationships
• Respectful, person-centered approach to care

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to service users
• Administer medication as required
• Build warm, trusting relationships with residents
• Carry out general housing management tasks and admin duties

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement

Calm under pressure

Job description

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.

Our 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.

Your duties will include providing personal care, medication administration, developing warm and trusting relationships with service users, and carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks. You will be paid weekly.