Relief Support Worker — Autism & Independence

Creative Support; Heysham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support in Heysham, Lancashire, is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred care to people with autism and learning disabilities. The role is based in Heysham with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

The listed rate is £12.85 per hour, with weekly pay and rolled-up holiday pay. A minimum of 12 months’ experience is essential, and a social care qualification is desirable. Applications must be UK work eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months’ previous employed experience in a similar role.
• Experience in providing care and support to people with autism spectrum conditions.
• Knowledge of positive behavioural support and implementing mental health recovery models preferable.
• It is desirable that you hold a relevant social care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Providing support, information and guidance to service users.
• Maximising service user outcomes by encouraging personal development and independent living skills.
• Empowering service users and promote their rights.
• Collaborating with service users, families and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service.
• A willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.
• You will be paid weekly

Skills

Autism support experience

Positive behavioural support

Mental health recovery models

Social care qualification desirable

Education

Social care qualification desirable

Job description

Creative Support in Heysham, Lancashire, is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred care to people with autism and learning disabilities. The role is based in Heysham with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

The listed rate is £12.85 per hour, with weekly pay and rolled-up holiday pay. A minimum of 12 months’ experience is essential, and a social care qualification is desirable. Applications must be UK work eligible.