Relief Support Worker

Langley Trust; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

Fully funded DBS

Free learning and development

Holiday Pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Smart Health - GP access

Eyecare and Flu Vouchers

Chaplaincy support

Job summary

Langley is seeking Relief Support Workers in Taunton to join a friendly team. The role offers flexible shifts (day and night) arranged with the Manager to suit availability.

The successful candidate will support clients, maintain records, and follow care plans, including personal care and risk management. DBS checks and ongoing training are provided, with a positive, rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, person-centred approach required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, resilient under pressure with de-escalation ability.
• Professional, respectful attitude with confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete additional training and work a rota including weekends and unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and maintain accurate client records using the Trust Client File.
• Follow medication procedures and support participation and meetings.
• Assist with personal care (hygiene, dressing, continence, mobility) and liaise with health professionals.
• Assess and manage risk and support safety, liaising with stakeholders as needed.

Job description

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day – Join Langley as a Relief Support Worker

Langley is pleased to offer an opportunity for compassionate and motivated Relief Support Workers to join our friendly, dedicated team in Taunton. This flexible relief role allows you to work with the Manager to arrange shifts that suit your availability. We are looking out for staff for both night and day shifts.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £14.02 per hour (£15.27 per hour for unsociable hours at night), reflecting the value and positive impact of this important work.

Rewards Package

• Fantastic pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Fully funded DBS applications and renewals
• Free learning and development to support you in your career
• Holiday Pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice
• 'Smart Health' which includes unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments as well as a range of health and wellbeing services
• Eyecare and Flu Vouchers
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support

About the Role

• Provide support, maintaining accurate client records and using the Trust Client File to review progress and promote independence.
• Contribute to a safe, well-run service by following medication procedures, supporting participation and client meetings/involvement (including complaints), supporting prospective/former residents, maintaining safe/tidy environments, and participating in rotas and team meetings.
• Provide personal care as identified in care plans (including supporting with hygiene, dressing, continence care, mobility/moving and handling, and supporting access to health and social care professionals) and keep health-related records and care plans up to date.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour, using client knowledge, planning and de-escalation, and maintain service security and situational/physical safety measures, liaising with relevant stakeholders as needed.

About You

• A compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering clients.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build professional, respectful relationships.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to de-escalate situations and respond appropriately to risk.
• A professional, non-judgemental attitude, always maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete additional training as required by the needs of the service.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and unsociable hours as part of a rota.

We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS with adult barred list check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.