Relief Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services organization in the UK is looking for Relief Support Workers in Darlington and Stockton. This role emphasizes flexibility, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your personal commitments. You will support individuals in daily living tasks while promoting their independence and working alongside a caring team. Applicants should have a proactive attitude and need to demonstrate previous experience with challenging behaviors. Full training is provided. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with behaviours of distress is required.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and deprivation of liberty is important.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and engagement in various activities.
• Support individuals with behaviours of distress using a positive approach.
• Provide person-centred care and assist with daily living tasks.
• Follow robust care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Caring and proactive attitude

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Ability to follow care plans

Drive with access to a car

Job description

• Encourage independence and engagement in activities such as social outings, clubs, football, cinema, meetings with friends and family, bowling, sensory rooms, swimming, horse riding, hiking, bike rides, day trips, theatre, holidays, retail therapy, spa days and gym sessions.

• Support individuals who may experience behaviours of distress or self‑injurious behaviour, using a positive behaviour support approach that emphasises consistent and familiar faces.

  Full training will be given on behaviours of distress; previous experience is preferred but not essential.

• Follow robust care plans and risk assessments, and demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act and deprivation of liberty.

• Provide person‑centred care and support with daily living tasks: personal care, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning and laundry. Assist with planning activities, events and medical appointments.

  Previous experience supporting people with behaviours of distress is required.

• A caring and proactive attitude.

• Flexibility to work varied shifts across the Darlington and Stockton area.

• A driver with access to a car is preferred.

  We believe anyone can be a great support worker if they share our values—respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity—so we recruit based on values rather than skills or experience.

• At Dimensions, we believe that everyone deserves a fulfilling life, including our staff. We are currently looking for Relief (Bank) Support Workers to join our teams in Darlington and Stockton, working flexibly across supported living homes.

  Relief work offers ultimate flexibility—no obligation to accept shifts, fit work around personal commitments and receive paid hours on top of the hourly rate.

• Sleepovers typically start at 9:00 am or 3:00 pm, ending at 10:00–11:00 pm and beginning the next day at 7:00 am–9:00 am.

  Some homes provide day shifts of 8:00–16:00, 8:00–18:00, 8:00–20:00, 3:00–18:00 or 3:00–21:00, which may fluctuate according to the individual's needs and weekly plans. Flexibility is required to cover appointments and additional support needs.

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role; the cost 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 to the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.

• To support reasonable adjustments, we can assist with completing your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.

• We now provide British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.