Relief Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate Relief Support Workers to assist energetic service users in a supportive living environment. This role involves promoting independence through various activities, from healthy eating to gardening. Join a friendly team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. With outstanding training opportunities and a flexible work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about helping others. If you are resourceful and sociable, this is your chance to thrive in a rewarding role that truly impacts lives.

Benefits

Outstanding training opportunities

Access to free app for shift management

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience in providing excellent support to service users.
• Ability to manage tenancy and maintain safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in daily activities and promote independence.
• Work flexibly according to the needs of the service.

Skills

Compassion

Resourcefulness

Sociability

Flexibility

Driving License

Education

Experience in Support Work

Job description

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We are looking for compassionate, resourceful and sociable Relief Support Workers to support our outgoing and energetic service users at our learning disability supported living service in Kingswinford, Dudley. You will be involved in supporting the people who use our service in many areas of their lives, from introducing healthy eating and budgeting to day trips to the seaside and gardening. If you have a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and being an integral part of promoting independence this would be a great opportunity for you to join us. We have an incredibly supportive and friendly team in Dudley that welcome people who share their drive to develop the independence of the people who use our service.

Relief Support Worker Duties:
•To be flexible and responsive to the needs of service users as directed by their Individual Support Plans,
•To advise and support service users in all aspects of managing their tenancy and maintaining the safety, hygiene and comfort of their home,
•To work closely with other professionals and agencies to provide a co-ordinated service which meets the identified needs of the individuals,
•Be willing to work flexibly according to the needs of the service to include days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays,
•Have a valid UK driver’s license.

Experience is essential this role. We are looking for someone with the right values and a genuine interest in providing excellent support to all service users. In return we provide outstanding training from our academy where we offer a range of internal and external courses advertised on our monthly Training Calendar to support team members in every role to fulfil their potential.

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 and provides information on the service and shifts, including directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis.

Vacancy Reference Number: 80501
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