Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking dedicated Relief Support Workers to provide personalized care for older people at their Extra Care Service. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for supporting individuals in a safe environment. Flexibility and empathy are key attributes for this role.

Qualifications

• At least twelve months of support-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized extra care services.
• Engage with service users and build trusting relationships.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

£12.60 per hour plus rolled up holiday pay

Carlisle, Cumbria

Relief/Bank

About the Role

We are seeking hardworking, flexible, and empathetic Relief Support Workers to join our team at the Extra Care Service at Heysham Gardens, Carlisle. The service is a purpose-built scheme that offers independent living opportunities for older people in a friendly, inclusive, and safe environment.

Our goal is for service users to lead active and positive lives. To achieve this, we need individuals to deliver personalized extra care services. The ideal candidates are passionate about providing dedicated care and support to older people, engaging with service users, and building trusting therapeutic relationships. Good communication skills and the ability to provide respectful personal care are essential.

Candidate Requirements

• Dedicated, flexible, and responsive individuals
• Ability to provide personalized support aligned with recovery principles
• Motivated with a positive outlook
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals in activities
• Understanding of daily challenges faced by clients and supported living care delivery
• At least twelve months of support-related experience
• Willingness to work flexible shifts on a relief basis
• Enjoy working as part of a team

Vacancy Reference Number: 77779

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. You can download the application form from the website and submit it either by post to our Head Office or email to [e-mail]. Please note, applications are reviewed as received. We do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK may apply.

If you need assistance completing the application form, please call us at 0161 236 0829.

Our recruitment department address:
Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS