Relief Support Worker

Job Reference: 89899
Posted: Monday 17th August 2026
Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026
£12.85 per hour, plus rolled up holiday pay
Sunderland, South Tyneside
Relief/Bank

We are looking for warm, caring and compassionate Relief Support Workers to join our friendly team in Sunderland. Our service supports individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs related to communication. We are committed to helping our supported individuals recognise their strengths, abilities, and personal resources, while empowering them to live independent and fulfilling lives.

 

The role involves enabling service users to become as independent as possible, and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness. This includes areas such as, social skills and relationships, personal care and hygiene, daily living, and participating in the community. You will support service users in maintaining the safety, security and comfort of their homes. You will also assist them in claiming their full benefit entitlement, budgeting, and managing their personal finances. Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting service users in the administration and monitoring of prescribed medication.

 

A minimum of 12 months’ UK care experience is essential for all Relief roles. You will attend mandatory induction courses before commencing work within our Sunderland services.

 

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you will have access to our free app, allowing you to pick up shifts in any area of the country. The app also provides information on the service and shifts, including directions. This position enables you to pick up shifts at times that suit you, making it ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study, or caring responsibilities. You will be paid on a weekly basis via our Bank Payroll.

 

Vacancy Reference Number: 89899

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 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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