Relief Support Worker

Job Reference: 72850
Posted: Tuesday 5th November 2024
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024
£11.90 per hour
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East
Relief/Bank

We are looking for a calm, resourceful and energetic individual who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team.  The scheme consists of 7 self contained flats within Newcastle. The service is part of Newcastle’s strategy to provide a wider range of living options for vulnerable people.  The service supports people to increase their independence and connect with their communities/ develop social networks thus preventing admission into long-term residential care or hospital and eventually moving back to their own homes or in a less supported environment.

 

You will provide person-centred support to tenants to take part in all aspects of everyday life and achieve their outcomes and goals. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.

 

You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework  to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner supporting people who are vulnerable and may engage in risky behaviours  for example, (drug/alcohol/ legal highs/. As well as mental health needs/ learning disability and or Autism.  You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

 

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. A minimum of twelve months experience is essential for this role.

 

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 on a weekly basis.

Vacancy Reference Number: 72850

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. SVC: ESTG

 

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.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV’s as a method of application.

A list of all roles available can be located at: www.creativesupport.co.uk

Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed 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. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.

For role or application queries please email recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

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