Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Consett; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and inclusive team dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy. In this dynamic role, you will help service users lead fulfilling lives, whether through employment support, social activities, or simply enjoying time at home. Your positive attitude and sense of humor will be key in building trusting relationships with service users and their families. With flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity, this opportunity offers a meaningful career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily activities and social engagement.
• Encourage independence while providing necessary assistance.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

Creative Support is looking for warm, reliable, and proactive Relief Support Workers to join our friendly team in Blackpool, Lancashire. Our services cater to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy, providing them with quality care and support.

In this dynamic role, every day is different. You will support service users to lead fulfilling lives, whether that involves helping them with employment or volunteering, assisting with shopping and social activities, or simply relaxing at home. Our team ensures that service users are as independent as possible while offering the necessary assistance.

We value a great sense of humour and a positive attitude. Your role will involve encouraging service users to engage in a variety of social activities, both at home and in the community. Building warm, trusting relationships with service users and their families is key to ensuring they have the best experience possible.

We offer flexible working hours, including full-time, part-time, and sleep-in shifts. Our shift patterns cover early, mid, and late shifts to meet the diverse needs of our service users.

Vacancy Reference Number: 79735

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 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