Relief Support Worker

Job Reference: 73594
Posted: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
£11.50 per hour (effective from 01 April)
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Relief/Bank

We are unable to offer any Skilled worker visas for any relief/ bank posts. This is because the Home Office require individuals to have a set annual earnings threshold of over £21,000 per annum and we are unable to guarantee hours on an ad-hoc basis.

We are looking for a respectful, warm and energetic individuals to join our friendly Scunthorpe services as a Relief Support Worker.

Our service in Scunthorpe provides person-centered support to individuals with learning disabilities. We need people who have a real interest in the social care sector and are seeking to work in services which hold person-centred values. You will be part of a team and receive supervision throughout the probationary process to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Your role will include:

  • Supporting service users to live a fulfilling and socially inclusive lifestyle
  • Upholding the rights of service users to enjoy independence and choice
  • Working as part of a structured team to meet the needs and preferences of service users

It is expected that you will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service; also, you will be paid on a weekly basis. Prior experience in this field of work is essential. The relief position enables you the opportunity to work alongside, and as an integral part of, our structured and hardworking teams across the Scunthorpe area.

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme. We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

Please note, we do not accept CVs as a form of application.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.

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 recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk 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

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