Relief Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Rugeley, Staffordshire, is seeking Relief Support Workers for our Supported Living service caring for 14 individuals with a range of support needs, including learning disabilities. You will assist with daily living tasks, personal care and, when required, medication, helping service users to lead a valued, independent life.

Shifts are flexible and often in small teams. You will work to Person Centred Plans, collaborate with families and professionals, and adapt

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Flexible working hours: daytimes, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and personal care as required.
• Collaborating with service users, families, carers and professionals to provide coordinated support and maximise outcomes.
• Being responsive to the needs of service users and adapting to changing requirements.
• Encouraging and supporting service users to express needs and exercise choice and independence.

Job description

We are looking for warm, flexible, and compassionate Relief Support Workers to join our Supported Living service in the centre of Rugeley, Staffordshire. Our service provides varying levels of care to 14 individuals with a range of support needs which can include learning disabilities.

Some of our service users require assistance with personal care, taking medication, and other day-to-day tasks. Others are more independent and enjoy going out into the community alone.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about enabling and encouraging our service users to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, and to develop their abilities to the fullest. Shifts will often be worked in teams of 3 to 4 staff members ensuring quality person-centred support to all of our service users.

Relief Support Worker Duties:

• Flexible working hours to include daytimes, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
• Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required
• You will collaborate with service users, families, carers, and involved professionals to provide a coordinated and consistent service that maximises outcomes for service users
• Be responsive to the needs of service users in line with Person Centred Plans and respond flexibly to changing needs
• Encourage and support service users in expressing needs, views and concerns, enabling them to make their own choices and decisions