Creative Support
Relief Support Worker
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Relief Support Worker – Durham Region
Salary: £12.85 per hour, plus rolled-up holiday pay Location: Tudhoe, County Durham ContractType: Relief/Bank
About the Role
We are seeking confident and composed Relief Support Workers in the Durham region to deliver person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, and challenging behaviours.
This role provides the opportunity to help service users access a wide range of personal development opportunities. Each service user has unique communication styles and ways of expressing their needs, requiring patience, adaptability, and strong engagement skills.
As our Durham services operate 24/7, support workers must be available for a variety of shifts, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. You will be expected to provide consistent, empathetic support within a positive behaviour support framework, demonstrating maturity, professionalism, and teamwork.
12 months’ UK care experience is essential for Relief roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Build trusting relationships with service users, recognising their individual needs and preferences
- Support service users in accessing enriching opportunities for personal growth and development
- Work flexibly within a positive behaviour support framework, adhering to safety guidelines
- Communicate effectively and consistently demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- Engage proactively in a collaborative team environment, adhering to department policies and procedures
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As a Creative Support Relief Support Worker, you’ll benefit from:
- Free access to our shift-management app, allowing you to pick up shifts nationwide
- Clear shift information, including details and directions
- Weekly payments
Requirements
- 12 months’ UK care experience (essential)
- Resilience, patience, and adaptability to meet diverse individual needs
- Ability to work independently and in a team-based setting
- Strong communication skills, with a commitment to promoting dignity and respect
- Capability to work across a variety of shifts, including out-of-hours and weekends
- Fully functional within the UK visa and work eligibility requirements
About Us
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization, holding the following affiliations and awards:
- Stonewall Diversity Champion
- Disability Confident Employer
- Investors in People Gold Award
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Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website, referencing Vacancy: 89796.
To apply:
- Visit [Creative Support’s application portal](link will be provided in the original reference).
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit it using the provided vacancy reference.
Alternative submission method:
Alternatively, complete the downloadable application form (available via the links above) and email it to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk or send it in writing to:
Recruitment Department Creative Support Ltd, Wellesly House, 131 Wellington Road South Stockport, SK1 3TS
Important Notes:
- Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
- UK work eligibility restricts sponsorship under UKVI; candidates with Skilled Worker Visas may not apply.
- If you have not heard back within 10 working days of the closing date, assume your application was unsuccessful.
- Re-applications are not accepted for 6 months following an unsuccessful application.
For application assistance, contact the Recruitment Department: 0161 236 0829.
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