Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Relief Support Workers to join their dedicated team in providing person-centred care to adults with autism and complex needs. This role offers flexible working patterns and the chance to develop diverse experiences while supporting individuals in all aspects of daily life. You'll work closely with local managers to schedule shifts that fit your availability, ensuring a rewarding and impactful experience. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a supportive team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a similar role is essential.
• Skills in positive communication and engagement are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to adults on the autism spectrum.
• Facilitate a wide range of activities for supported individuals.

Skills

Positive communication skills

Engagement skills

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Personal care support

Domestic task support

Community participation promotion

Job description

£12.30 per hour plus rolled-up holiday pay

Relief/Bank

Job Description

We are seeking resourceful Relief Support Workers who are well motivated and are looking to join our friendly dedicated team based within our supported living service in Fazakerley. You will provide person-centred care and support to adults on the autism spectrum who may also have learning disabilities and complex needs, supporting them in all aspects of everyday life and facilitating a wide range of activities.

The ability to support people who can express their needs through challenging behaviour at times is essential. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

This Relief Support Worker position offers the opportunity to work alongside, and as an integral part of, our structured and hardworking teams across all projects. It allows you to develop diverse experiences and knowledge while maintaining flexible working patterns to suit your circumstances. You will work closely with local managers to book shifts in advance around your availability, as well as being offered ad-hoc shifts. You will be paid weekly.

Minimum Requirements

• Twelve months experience in a similar role
• Skills in positive communication and engagement
• Ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people supported
• Skills and qualities to manage behaviours that challenge the environment and others
• Maturity to work within a positive behaviour support framework
• Willingness to support with personal care, domestic tasks, and promote community participation

Additional Information

Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number: 83273. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer, and having received the Investors in People Gold award.

Applicants must be located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applications are reviewed as received; we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

For application assistance, contact us at 0161 236 0829 or email [e-mail]. Completed application forms should be sent to our Head Office at the address provided or emailed as instructed.