Relief Support Worker (Bank)

SeeMeHired; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Free DBS check

Free meals when in work

Blue Light Discount Card

Shop discounts and local benefits

NEST pension scheme

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking compassionate Relief Support Workers to join a flexible bank team across Wirral and NW Cheshire. You will assist with personal care, meals, medication (full training provided) and daily activities, helping people access work, day services and community activities.

Join a values-driven charity with 50+ years of experience. Flexible hours (days/evenings/nights) across multiple services.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individual with people skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication to support diverse service users.
• Willing to learn and apply full training for medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support attendance at work/day services and community activities.
• Update care records and administer medication after training.
• Prepare meals and maintain a clean, safe living environment.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Relief Support Workers to join our flexible bank team. In this rewarding role, you will make a tangible difference in the lives of the people we support, empowering them to live fulfilling lives. You will work across our diverse services, including complex care settings, assisting with everything from daily activities and personal care to leisure pursuits and appointments., As a Relief Support Worker, your day‑to‑day will be dynamic and person‑centred. You’ll support individuals with a range of activities, from attending work or day services to enjoying leisure activities in the community. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, administering medication (with full training), preparing meals, and maintaining a comfortable home environment. This role is perfect for someone seeking flexibility and variety, as you choose when you work across our different services. It's a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in social care, particularly in understanding and supporting autistic individuals. You will learn to support people through anxious times and help them engage with the world, seeing the positive impact of your work first hand. It's more than a job; it's a chance to empower people and be part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation. Hours: Work as part of our team of Flexible Support Workers (Bank/Relief) choosing when you work. Our daytime shifts are typically long days 07:00-22:00 or half days 07:30-1600 or 16:00-22:00 although this may vary from service to service. Waking night shifts are typically 20:00-08:00 or 21:30-07:30.

Responsibilities

• Work across our regional area 1,2 and 3 services to include complex care
• Accompany the people we support to leisure and personal activities or appointments
• Support people to attend work or daytime activities - often in our own Day Services
• Help to maintain good domestic standards within the service (house) - encouraging the service user to participate in all domestic activities.
• Help with personal care if required
• Update paperwork/online care systems and other administration tasks as needed
• Prepare meals for or with the people we support - ensuring they have a healthy and balanced diet.
• Administer medication as and when required (full training provided)
• Support people through times when they are feeling anxious and display risk behaviours

Requirements

• Must be reliable, which is a key requirement for relief workers.
• Willingness and ability to provide personal care as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours over various shift patterns, including days, evenings, and waking nights.
• Literacy and Numeracy GCSE Level

Desired criteria

• A genuine willingness to learn about autism and the work of a support worker.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work well with others.
• A passion for making a real positive difference in the lives of the people we support.
• Experience supporting people who may display anxious or risk behaviours.

Problem Solving

• General Housekeeping Skills
• Food Production
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Administering Medicine
• Empathy
• Paperwork and Record Keeping
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
• Providing personal care
• Experience supporting people who display behaviour that communicates
• Domiciliary Care

Join Autism Together, one of the UK's leading charities dedicated to supporting people with Autism. For over 50 years, we have been providing exceptional services across the Wirral and NW Cheshire, helping individuals develop to their full potential and build brighter futures.

Benefits

• + 28 days paid annual leave (paid monthly based on hours worked).
• + Free DBS check
• + Free meals when in work
• + Blue Light Discount Card access
• + Numerous discounts at local shops, restaurants and leisure facilities
• + Access to a defined contribution pension scheme (NEST) with a contribution from the organisation