Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Billingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and inclusive organization as a Relief Support Worker, providing essential support to individuals in a 24-hour supported living service. This role involves engaging with clients to enhance their independence and self-esteem through community activities and personalized support plans. Ideal candidates will be dedicated, flexible, and motivated, ready to make a positive impact in the lives of those they support. If you're looking to contribute to a meaningful cause within a friendly team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior support-related experience of at least twelve months is essential.
• Ability to work flexible shifts on a relief basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive support to individuals in community activities.
• Develop personal support plans addressing individual needs.

Skills

Positive Support

Community Activities Engagement

Personal Support Planning

Domestic Management

Financial Management

Emotional Management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for Relief Support Workers to join our small, friendly existing team working at one of our 24 hour supported living services for seven adults who each live in a one bedroomed furnished flat in the beautiful, conservation area of Stanwix in Carlisle (the project is easily accessible on public transport).

You will provide positive support to individuals to enable them to participate in community activities, you will also work with and develop a personal support plan that addresses individual specific needs helping service users to develop domestic, financial and emotional management and achieve greater independence and self-esteem. You will actively liaise with statutory, voluntary agencies and advocates/family members.

We are looking for dedicated, flexible and responsive individuals to provide personalised support in line with the principles of recovery. We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, have a positive outlook and are able to engage and motivate individuals to participate in a range of activities. You will have a keen insight into the challenges that our client face on a daily basis and awareness of the delivery of supported living care. Prior support related experience of at least twelve months is essential.

You must be able to work flexible shifts on a relief basis and you should enjoy working as part of a team.

Vacancy Reference Number: 86227

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Application Instructions:

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to [e-mail] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS