Relief Support Worker

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in supported living services in Bradford?

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services. Working to empower people with a range of care needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, we are committed to helping our clients recognise their strengths, abilities and personal resources.

Our supported living services in Bradford provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, all who have unique support needs. To provide this care we require warm, motivated and person-centred Relief Support Workers with a keen interest in providing personalised support to meet individual care plans.

Your duties as a Relief Support Worker will include:

• Providing respectful care, as well as practical and emotional support to the service users at our Bradford services
• Maximising social opportunities and community engagement
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
• Collaborating with colleagues, families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service
• You can choose to be paid on a weekly or monthly basis

Car drivers are desirable for this role, though it is not a requirement.

A minimum of twelve months’ experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is essential. While a relevant professional qualification is desirable, it’s crucial that you are warm and able to work in a person-centred manner.

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you’ll have access to our free app, which allows you to pick up shifts anywhere in the country and provides information on services and shifts, as well as directions.

Vacancy Reference Number: 72962

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.

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.