Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking Relief Support Workers in Sunderland to empower individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role involves enabling clients' independence, offering support in daily living, and requires prior care experience. Flexible shifts allow employees to manage personal commitments effectively.

Benefits

Flexible shifts via a mobile app

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• At least twelve months previous experience within a care role is essential.
• Attending mandatory induction courses required.

Responsibilities

• Enabling service users to become as independent as possible.
• Assisting with personal care, medication administration, and managing finances.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

£12.30ph plus rolled up holiday pay

Sunderland, Tyneside

Relief/Bank

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: 79869

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 [e-mail] 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