Colleague Support Assistant - Relief Worker
Salary: £12.63 per hour
Working Hours: Up to 37 hours per week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Location: Eden Rural Foyer, Penrith
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as a Colleague Support Assistant
You will work on a one-to-one basis providing administrative, and sometimes practical, support to a colleague who requires reasonable adjustments (as provided for within the Equality Act 2010) to enable the colleague to fulfil the requirements of their role.The hours of the role will may vary on a weekly basis depending on the colleague’s schedule.
We will consider part time applications for this role.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Administration experience with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications
- Experience of support work
- Experience of supporting colleagues who require reasonable adjustments (as provided for within the Equality Act 2010)
- Flexibility to work varied hours as required
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
- Flexible working options available
- 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.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.