Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Creative Support in Morecambe, Lancashire, is seeking a Relief Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in supported housing. The role covers personal care, medication administration, and helping people engage in local activities like gym visits and days out.

We value a can-do attitude and person-centred care. The post is full-time with weekly pay and requires at least 12 months of relevant experience. Applications from UK residents eligible to work are invited.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months experience of working with people who have a learning disability is essential.
• Weekly pay is provided for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care to service users.
• Medication administration.
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users.
• Supporting individuals to access their own community, e.g. going to the pub, gym, or days out in and around Morecambe.
• Carrying out general administrative duties and supporting with domestic tasks.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Relationship building

Community access support

Administrative tasks

Job description

£12.85 per hour plus rolled up holiday pay

Morecambe, Lancashire

Full-Time

We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic relief individuals to work in our Morecambe service that provides person-centred support to individuals who have a learning disability and live in supported housing.

Some of the people we support may also have a range of additional support needs including mobility and health issues. You will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to the gym, to the beach and on days out. Days are rarely the same, and the support we provide is life-changing, so this is a rewarding and exciting career opportunity.

We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and happy lives, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Relief Support Worker Duties

• Providing personal care to service users,
• Medication administration,
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,
• Supporting individuals to access their own community, e.g. going to the pub, the gym, and on days out in and around the Morecambe area,
• Carrying out general administrative duties and supporting with domestic tasks.

A minimum of twelve months experience of working with people who have a learning disability is essential for this role.

It is also vital that you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, compassion and commitment. You will be reliable and dependable, as consistency allows our service users to feel safe. You should also have a positive outlook on life and a fun personality. You will be paid on a weekly basis.

The service locations are convenient for those relying on public transport, as they are close to bus stops.

Vacancy Reference Number: 90679

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. We cannot accept Skilled Worker Visas.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS