Relief Support Worker

Mountain Financial Printing & Design Group; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking confident Relief Support Workers in Middlesbrough to provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This role offers the flexibility to choose shifts that align with personal commitments, making it ideal for those balancing study or caregiving responsibilities. You will be part of a supportive team, enhancing the quality of life for service users through engaging activities and practical assistance. Full training is provided, along with opportunities for professional development, ensuring you grow as a skilled practitioner in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in support work is essential for this role.
• Training provided to develop skills in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to service users.
• Collaborate with families and professionals for coordinated care.
• Support activities within the community and manage housing tasks.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Personal care support

Team collaboration

Behaviour support framework

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for confident Relief Support Workers across Middlesbrough to provide person-centred support to service users who have a learning disability, complex needs, and challenging behaviour so that they can experience a range of opportunities for personal development and maximise quality of life.

Your Relief Support Worker role will include:

• Providing support on an emotional and practical level with personal care needs, household tasks, and medication.
• Collaborating with service users, their families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated approach.
• Supporting people to enjoy a wide range of activities within the home and the wider Linthorpe community.
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks.

You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support across Linthorpe. You will have the confidence to work within a positive behaviour support framework, accept responsibility, and develop as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

This is a Relief Support Worker position that enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study, or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Experience for our Relief Support Worker roles is essential; if you do not have experience, please consider applying for a permanent role to enable us to give you the training and support needed to become a confident practitioner.

Vacancy Reference Number: 75903

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 a 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.

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.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.

For role or application queries please email Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS.