Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care service provider in Wakefield is seeking warm and motivated Relief Support Workers to provide personalised care and support to adults with learning disabilities. The role includes promoting independent lifestyles while fostering trusting relationships and maximising social engagement. Candidates should have at least twelve months of experience in a care role and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexibility with payment on a weekly or monthly basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum twelve months of experience in a care role essential.
• Ability to provide respectful personal care required.
• Experience in fostering trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Promote active and independent lifestyles.
• Maximise social opportunities for service users.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Person-centred care

Community engagement

Job description

We are seeking warm, motivated, and person‑centred Relief Support Workers to join our team in Wakefield. You will be providing personalised care and support to adults with learning disabilities, each with unique support needs. This role requires promoting active and independent lifestyles in line with the principles of Creative Support.

In this role, you will offer respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to service users at our Wakefield services. You will help maximise social opportunities and community engagement, foster warm and trusting relationships with service users, and work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other professionals to provide a coordinated and consistent service. Additionally, you can choose to be paid on a weekly or monthly basis.

Twelve months minimum experience in a care role is essential. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to provide respectful personal care. We welcome both experienced applicants and