Creative Support
Relief Support Worker
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
£12.85 per hour
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Relief/Bank
We are seeking calm, resourceful, and energetic Relief Support Workers who are motivated and hardworking to join our team at Swanway, an independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead.
Our service houses individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs, such as autism, mental health needs, and physical disabilities. The service consists of 12 apartments with a shared outdoor space/gardens.
As a Relief Support Worker, you will support individuals in various activities they enjoy, including discos, swimming, and cinema outings. The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement and demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will also act as a Key Worker, helping individuals achieve their dreams and ambitions.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Your duties will include providing personal care, medication administration, developing warm and trusting relationships with service users, and carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks. You will be paid weekly.
A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting people with learning disabilities is essential. You must demonstrate a can-do approach, person-centred values, energy, and commitment, and be able to contribute to a positive team ethos.
Vacancy Reference Number: 89855
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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 an 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.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills