Relief Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Redditch
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Social Care
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Personal care Medication administration Lone working Supporting individuals with learning disabilities Supporting individuals with autism Supporting individuals with mental health needs Communication skills Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Relief Support Worker

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a warm, reliable and proactive Relief Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Redditch, Worcestershire. Here we provide quality care and support to individuals with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, Autism, and mental health needs. Our vibrant supported living service in Redditch, Worcestershire is home to 14 service users living in self-contained flats. No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: cooking/baking, board games, movie nights, arts and crafts and many more! We are looking for someone with a great sense of humour and who is looking to join a friendly and energetic staff team.

Your Role

  • Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working
  • Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes
  • Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest

The service has great public transport links and is a 5 minute walk away from the train station.

Requirements

A minimum of twelve months experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs is essential. Strong communication skills and a ‘can-do approach’ are vital. You must be in good health and capable of performing all care tasks. You will receive a full local and corporate induction.

About the Role

This is a relief position, which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

As a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 and shifts, including directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis.

Additional Information

Vacancy Reference Number: 91353

Applications for this role must be submitted via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Salary: £12.85ph plus rolled up holiday pay

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Job Reference: 91353

Posted: Tuesday 28th April 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026

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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [contact hidden].

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We offer good conditions of service, a supportive hands-on management culture, and opportunities for personal and career development. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

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