Relief Worker

RIVERSIDE GROUP PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED; Penrith; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking housing association dedicated to enhancing lives in the community as a Relief Worker. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential care and support to young people, ensuring their dignity and wellbeing are prioritized. Your compassion, excellent communication skills, and ability to work flexibly will be vital in making a positive impact. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values every team member's contribution. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for personal development while making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension

Investment in learning and development

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service roles and working with diverse individuals.
• Strong communication and flexibility in shift coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, customer-oriented care and support.
• Assist in maintaining the dignity and wellbeing of individuals.

Skills

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Compassion

Customer focus

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Relief Worker (Young People's Service)
Salary: £12.63 per hour
Working Hours: As and when required
Location: Eden Rural Foyer, Penrith

The difference you will make as a Relief Worker

You will provide a high quality, customer-oriented service and understand that all actions should be customer-led. Under the direction of the scheme manager and support team, you will assist in providing care and support to customers. You will assist in maintaining and promoting the dignity of all individuals to improve their health and wellbeing in a safe and appropriate environment.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with people from various backgrounds and sectors of society (this could be friends, family, professional experience, children)
• Compassion, patience, and empathy
• A strong customer focus
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Flexibility to cover shifts, sometimes at short notice
• Approachable with a positive attitude
• Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.