Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide dedicated person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities in Jarrow. This role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for service users through personal care and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have warm interpersonal skills and experience in the care sector.

Benefits

Access to a free app for shift management

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience with people with a learning disability required.
• Ability to work in a person-centred way.

Responsibilities

• Provide intimate personal care and practical support.
• Support individuals in community activities like shopping and health appointments.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to meet service users' needs.

Skills

Person-centred support

Collaboration

Warmth

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred support to people with a learning disability in Jarrow, South Tyneside. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing intimate personal care, practical and emotional to people with a learning disability
• Identifying and accessing opportunities with the service users to support them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lifestyles
• Support individuals in the community with various activities. Including- shopping, disco & health appointments
• Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users
• Working as part of a team and alone in service user homes

This is a fantastic service which enables great outcomes for the people we support. We are looking for Relief Support Workers who have the commitment and dedication to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their personal goals.

A minimum of twelve months experience of working with people with a learning disability is essential. A relevant professional qualification is desirable. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way.

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member you will have access to our free app which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country, provides information on the service and shifts as well as directions.

Vacancy Reference Number: 72667

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.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.