Relief Support Worker
The house is built over 2 floors with 5 en-suite bedrooms, communal lounge, conservatory, sensory room and an open plan kitchen and diner.
This service provides planned respite care to adults aged 18 years and over with learning disabilities, mental health support needs and physical and sensory disabilities. As a Support Worker you will be responsible for providing our service users with personalised care and support in a relaxed homely environment, allowing users to develop and sustain new friendships whilst learning new skills.No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of stimulating activities including: day trips to Blackpool, local safari parks and picnics in the park. Annual events are also held at the service which include summer fayres, BBQ’s, Christmas parties and lots more!
Support Worker Duties:
Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service usersCarry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks
Provide support to individuals with domestic tasks and daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, housework and other personal careSome shifts may be lone working, although generally we work as part of a small team and have an on-site management team who complete shifts as part of their rota
We are looking for candidates from all walks of life. A minimum of twelve months care experience is essential for this role, as is a passion for providing person-centred care and support in a bright, friendly environment!
The service is located within a 15 minute walk of Lea Green train station and there are several bus routes that pass by from the St Helens area. There is also parking on site for staff and due to the nature of the role a valid driver’s license is essential.
As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you will have access to our free app, which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country and provides information on the service, including directions. You will be paid weekly.
Vacancy Reference Number: 72723
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 award.
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.