Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking an experienced Relief Support Worker in Jarrow, South Tyneside, to provide person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities. You will assist with everyday activities, accompany service users to appointments, and help them lead meaningful lives.

The role involves both team-based and independent work in client homes. Bank Staff members gain access to the SONA app for flexible shifts nationwide and are paid weekly via Bank Payroll.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months UK care experience is essential.
• Warm, person-centred approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities in Jarrow, South Tyneside.
• Assist with activities such as shopping, social events and health appointments.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure a coordinated service.
• Work as part of a team and independently in service user homes.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Relief Support Worker to provide person‑centred support for individuals with learning disabilities in Jarrow, South Tyneside.

Your responsibilities will include providing intimate, practical, and emotional care. You will support service users in leading meaningful and fulfilling lives, assisting with activities such as shopping, social events, and health appointments. You will collaborate with families and professionals to ensure a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users, working both as part of a team and independently in service user homes.

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you'll have access to our free SONA app, which allows you to pick up shifts anywhere in the country and provides information on services and shifts, as well as directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis via our Bank Payroll.

A minimum of 12 months' UK care experience is essential for all Relief roles. While a relevant professional qualification is desirable, it’s crucial you are warm and able to work in a person‑centred manner.

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, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.