Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd in Morecambe is seeking respectful, warm relief support workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities in supported housing. You will provide personal care and help people enjoy activities in the community.

A minimum of twelve months’ experience is essential, with a can-do attitude, compassion and reliability. You will build trusting relationships and support clients to access local facilities safely, with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• A minimum of twelve months experience of working with people who have a learning disability is essential for this role.
• Demonstrate a 'can-do approach', person-centred values, compassion and commitment.
• You should also be reliable and dependable, as consistency helps service users feel safe.

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, the gym, and on days out in and around the Morecambe area
• Carrying out general administrative duties and supporting with domestic tasks

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Relationship building

Community engagement

Administrative tasks

Reliability

Compassion

Job description

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.

At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.

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