Relief Support Worker

£13.40ph plus rolled up holiday pay

Braintree, Essex

Relief/Bank

We seek proactive and professional Relief Support Workers for our supported living service in Braintree, Essex. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and mental health needs.

We value warm, motivated individuals with person-centred values. Creativity and a proactive approach are essential. Our bespoke service accommodates a range of needs under the Transforming Care Programme.

This role offers great career development opportunities. You’ll help service users transition from various settings, supporting them in establishing positive lifestyles. Our support model helps people lead fulfilling lives, maintain tenancies, participate in the community, develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals.

As a Key Worker, you’ll be crucial in supporting clients’ aspirations. This position requires flexibility, including evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts. High motivation and personal commitment are essential.

You’ll work with Care Managers and health professionals and communicate positively with families. A minimum of twelve months experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism is essential. Strong communication skills and a ‘can-do approach’ are vital. You must be in good health and capable of performing all care tasks.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84133

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 [email protected] 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