Relief Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization is seeking caring and energetic individuals to provide high-quality, person-centred care for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. This role involves daily support, community activities, and the opportunity to act as a Key Worker. Comprehensive training is provided, and candidates must hold a full UK driving license. The position offers flexible contracts with various shifts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Enhanced DBS paid by company

Qualifications

• Experience in care services is required.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Comprehensive training provided for specific care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support in daily activities.
• Assist service users in achieving their personal goals.
• Engage in community activities alongside service users.

Skills

Caring attitude

Resourcefulness

Energetic personality

Teamwork

Job description

Our service is located in the beautiful rural area of Cookridge, just a few miles from Horsforth, and is easily accessible by car and bus routes from Leeds centre as well as Horsforth train station.

We seek caring, resourceful, and energetic individuals who are motivated and hardworking to join our friendly team that provides high-quality, person-centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, complex needs and autism spectrum conditions.

You will provide person-centred care and support in all aspects of daily life, including personal care, domestic tasks, and community activities such as walking, swimming, and going to the gym. Your personal skills and interests, such as sports, outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking, will be highly valued in enriching the lives of our service users. You will also have the opportunity to undertake the responsible role of being a Key Worker/Co-worker, helping individuals to achieve their goals, wishes, and aspirations.

We provide comprehensive training specific to the service, including accredited health and social care diplomas through our training academy. Our service offers various shift patterns, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, with flexible contracts available.

Experience is required for this role, which is ideal for experienced care workers looking for a stimulating career path in social care. We offer career development opportunities, good conditions of service, and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Please note that drivers are essential for this position. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence.

Vacancy Reference Number: 82872
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK