Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking highly motivated Relief Support Workers to work at our service based in both Hyde and Stalybridge, Tameside. If you are seeking a rewarding career, making a positive difference to the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic individuals to work in our Tameside Intensive Support Service. You will provide person-centred support to service users with learning disabilities, complex behaviours and physical/sensory disabilities.  You will enable them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible. You will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. No two days are the same! 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.

Relief Support Worker Duties:

• Provision of personal care to service users
• To cover shifts according to the needs of the service
• Medication administration
• Supporting individuals with activities they enjoy and days out in the Tameside area
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
• Collaborating with service users, families and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service

As this is a Relief Support Worker role you must have previous experience of supporting individuals with care needs. You must demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive team approach.

It is expected that you will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.

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 Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.