Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support in Gateshead, South Tyneside area, is seeking a Relief Support Worker to join Swanway, an independent Supported Living Service. You will support individuals with learning disabilities and other needs in activities they enjoy, and act as a Key Worker to help residents achieve their dreams.

A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting people with learning disabilities is essential. You must be able to work flexibly, be part of a positive team, and comfortable with personal care

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Can-do approach, person-centred values, energy and commitment, and ability to contribute to a positive team ethos.
• We are unable to sponsor under UKVI; must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Administer medication as directed and maintain appropriate records.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with service users and act as a Key Worker.
• Support residents in activities they enjoy (discos, swimming, cinema outings).
• Carry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement

Teamwork

Job description

£12.85 per hour, plus rolled up holiday pay

Gateshead, South Tyneside

Relief/Bank

We are seeking calm, resourceful, and energetic Relief Support Workers who are motivated and hardworking to join our team at Swanway, an independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead.

Our service houses individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs, such as autism, mental health needs, and physical disabilities. The service consists of 12 apartments with a shared outdoor space/gardens.

As a Relief Support Worker, you will support individuals in various activities they enjoy, including discos, swimming, and cinema outings. The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement and demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will also act as a Key Worker, helping individuals achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Your duties will include providing personal care, medication administration, developing warm and trusting relationships with service users, and carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks. You will be paid weekly.

A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting people with learning disabilities is essential. You must demonstrate a can-do approach, person-centred values, energy, and commitment, and be able to contribute to a positive team ethos.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award.

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, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.