Relief Support Worker

Mtnfin; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Relief Support Workers in Sunderland. This role focuses on empowering individuals with learning disabilities and mental health support needs to lead independent lives. You will help clients develop social skills, manage personal care, and navigate their daily activities. The position offers flexibility with shift picking through a dedicated app, making it ideal for those balancing personal commitments. Join a passionate and inclusive organization that values diversity and supports its staff in making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Shift Picking

Access to Free App for Shift Management

Training and Induction Courses

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a care role is essential.
• Must attend mandatory induction courses before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Enable service users to live independently and confidently.
• Assist with personal care, budgeting, and medication management.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Budgeting

Medication Administration

Education

Care Experience

Tools

Creative Support App

Job description

Join to apply for the Relief Support Worker role at Mountain Financial Printing & Design Group.

We are looking to add Relief Support Workers to our team in Sunderland. Our service supports individuals with learning disabilities and mental health support needs related to communication. Committed to helping our clients recognize their strengths, abilities and personal resources, we seek warm, caring and compassionate individuals to empower people to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Position Overview:

The role involves enabling service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness. This includes areas such as social skills and relationships, personal care and hygiene, daily living and participating in the community. You will support service users in maintaining the safety, security and comfort of their homes. You will also assist them in claiming their full benefit entitlement, budgeting and managing their personal finances. Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting service users in the administration and monitoring of prescribed medication. Your goal will be to enable service users to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, participate in the community and develop their abilities as fully as possible. Payment for this position will be made on a weekly basis.

Candidate Requirements:

At least twelve months previous experience within a care role is essential for this position. New starters must attend mandatory induction courses before commencing work within our Sunderland services.

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you will have access to our free app, allowing you to pick up shifts in any area of the country. The app also provides information on the service and shifts, including directions. This relief position enables you to pick up shifts at times that suit you, making it ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study, or caring responsibilities.

Vacancy Reference Number: 79640

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

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

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. 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.

Application Instructions:

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• Individual and Family Services