Female Relief Support Worker

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated, caring Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred support to 12 service users with learning disabilities and complex needs in Wythenshawe. This is a fantastic service which enables great outcomes for the people we support.

"The best thing about working here is the range of activities I get to do, today I am supporting Sam to go to the Zoo. Sam loves the animals and it’s a really fun day. Tomorrow it’s swimming with the girls and Sunday morning we will be off to church. I love my job!" – Maria, Support Worker

A minimum of twelve months employed experience of working with people with a learning disability is essential. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way with people with a learning disability. The service is easy to travel to with excellent public transport by bus and tram. Located only 20 minutes away from Sale, Chorlton, Didsbury, Cheadle and Manchester Airport.

We have a range of flexible hours to suit you and your family. As a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Bank Staff member you will also have access to our free app which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country, provides information on the service and shifts as well as directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

Vacancy Reference Number: 93146

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.

Requirements & Skills

• Person-centred support approach
• Experience with learning disabilities (minimum 12 months)
• Ability to support people with complex needs
• Caring and motivated attitude
• Flexibility for relief/bank shifts
• Excellent communication skills
• Empathy and teamwork

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. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address 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].

Recruitment Department, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Important: This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.