Relief Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; St Albans; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive living organization in St Albans is seeking a Relief Support Worker to assist adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive training. Candidates must have experience in social care, a UK driving licence, and be ready to engage actively with residents in assisting daily living. This is a rewarding position in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive training

Wellbeing support

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Prior experience in healthcare or social care required.
• Must have a Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable supporting individuals with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide medication and assist with life transitions.
• Engage in activities like swimming, horse riding, and outings.

Skills

Experience in social care

Active lifestyle

Confident with computers and social media

Job description

Relief Support Worker – Bricket Wood, St Albans

• £13.13 to £14.71 per hour.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Are you experienced in supported living and looking for a flexible role where no two days are the same? Join our dedicated team in Bricket Wood, supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs in a newly refurbished home of flats and bungalows.

We’re looking for Relief Support Workers who can step in when needed, whether that’s covering shifts, supporting new referrals, or helping people we support through life’s transitions. You’ll need some prior experience in healthcare or social care, and it’s especially helpful if you’ve supported people with behaviours of distress before.

This is a complex supported living home, home to nine individuals aged 22 to 57. They’re active, adventurous, and full of personality, whether it’s swimming, sailing, horse riding, cinema trips, or thrill rides at theme parks. You’ll need to be active, confident around computers and social media, and comfortable supporting people with a wide range of interests and needs.

Support includes personal care (sometimes complex personal care), medication, and helping people navigate everyday life, from cooking and cleaning to holidays and church visits. You’ll also be trained in SKIP (strategic interventions for behaviours of distress) before starting shifts, so you feel confident and prepared.

We offer:

• Competitive pay and sleep-in payments.
• Flexible shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Free parking on site.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including the Care Certificate.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Discounts on shopping, leisure and more.
• Opportunities to grow your career with Dimensions.

You must be a driver with a UK manual licence and have your own car.

Apply now.

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Salary / Benefits:£13.13 - £14.71 Per Hour