Relief Support Worker

Blackwood Homes and Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG and SSSC registration paid

Training and development opportunities

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Blackwood Homes and Care in Glasgow is seeking a Relief Support Worker to join the team at Belses Gardens. The role involves providing personal care and support to residents in a 24/7 residential setting, with training provided and PVG/SSSC registration paid.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings and weekends. SVQ2 is preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• A commitment to delivering high quality care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use apps and devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and dressing.
• Assist with continence management and mobility needs.
• Support with medication assistance and cream applications.
• Maintain dignity and independence for residents.
• Work with managers to deliver care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

SVQ2 qualification

Job description

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD

Blackwood are currently looking for a Relief Support Worker to join our Team in Belses Gardens in Glasgow.

As an award‑winning innovative care provider, we support people living with physical disabilities and long‑term conditions and are committed to helping our customers live their life to the full. We are exceptionally proud of our care teams and this is your opportunity to be part of a team that works hard to deliver positive outcomes for customers.

Operating in a 24/7 residential setting, our Belses Gardens Care Home provides both complex and person‑lead care, making sure that our customers receive care and support services that is in line with their personal support plans.

As a Support Worker and to enable our customers to live comfortably, safely and independently, you will work closely with our managers and teams and support our customers with some of the following examples of personal care services:

Personal hygiene (bathing, showering, shaving, oral hygiene)

Continence management (toileting, catheter care)

Food and diet (assisting with eating and preparation)

Simple treatments (medication assistance application of creams)

Personal assistance (with wheelchairs, mechanical/manual aids and help with dressing & getting in/out of bed)

Immobility problems

Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums

Payment of PVG and SSSC registration

We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack for further details of the available opportunity. Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as a Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD

Don't worry about having any previous care experience, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you become a great carer although previous experience is desirable.The ideal candidate must have:A commitment to delivering high quality careStrong communication and interpersonal skills as our carers might be the only contact our customers have each dayBasic IT skills, ability to use apps and devices to support service provisionAn ability to work independently and as part of a teamA relevant qualification (SVQ2), this is not essential as training will be givenFlexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Relief Support Worker

Company: Blackwood Homes and Care

Salary: £13.45 to £13.89 an hour

Hours: Part‑time

Location: Glasgow, G52 2DY

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 21 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Relief Support Worker

Belses Gardens, Glasgow

£13.45 per hour (£13.89 if SVQ 2 Qualified)

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD

Blackwood are currently looking for a Relief Support Worker to join our Team in Belses Gardens in Glasgow.

As an award‑winning innovative care provider, we support people living with physical disabilities and long‑term conditions and are committed to helping our customers live their life to the full. We are exceptionally proud of our care teams and this is your opportunity to be part of a team that works hard to deliver positive outcomes for customers.

Operating in a 24/7 residential setting, our Belses Gardens Care Home provides both complex and person‑lead care, making sure that our customers receive care and support services that is in line with their personal support plans.

As a Support Worker and to enable our customers to live comfortably, safely and independently, you will work closely with our managers and teams and support our customers with some of the following examples of personal care services:

Personal hygiene (bathing, showering, shaving, oral hygiene)

Continence management (toileting, catheter care)

Food and diet (assisting with eating and preparation)

Simple treatments (medication assistance application of creams)

Personal assistance (with wheelchairs, mechanical/manual aids and help with dressing & getting in/out of bed)

Immobility problems

Our relief worker benefits

Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums

Payment of PVG and SSSC registration

We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack for further details of the available opportunity. Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as a Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD

Essential requirements

Don't worry about having any previous care experience, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you become a great carer although previous experience is desirable.The ideal candidate must have:A commitment to delivering high quality careStrong communication and interpersonal skills as our carers might be the only contact our customers have each dayBasic IT skills, ability to use apps and devices to support service provisionAn ability to work independently and as part of a teamA relevant qualification (SVQ2), this is not essential as training will be givenFlexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.