Relief support worker

Role: Relief Support Worker

Salary: £13.44 per hour plus sleep ins paid at £62 extra a night

Location: Launceston

Hours: Relief

(You must hold a Full UK Driving licence to be considered for this role)

Are You a Compassionate Social Care Professional Ready for Your Next Career Step?

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, United Response has the perfect opportunity for you! We’re seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our exceptional supported living service as aRelief Support Worker.

About the Role

As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll play a crucial role in helping the individuals we support live fulfilling and independent lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily chores such as cooking and cleaning
• Administering medication with care and precision
• Providing active support and engaging with individuals in meaningful activities
• Offering personal care with dignity and respect
• Accompanying individuals on leisure activities and into the community
• Sleep-ins as part of the role, with an additional payment of £62 per night

Who We’re Looking For

While previous experience in social care is not essential, we do require candidates to have a good understanding of the sector. You should be dedicated to providing the highest level of care and always approach your work with positivity and empathy. Additionally, due to the needs of this service, the successful applicant must hold a full driver’s license and have access to their own vehicle.

Why Join Us?

In return for your commitment and hard work, you’ll receive a range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Pension contributions to help secure your future
• Cycle to work scheme for a healthy and eco-friendly commute
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services to support your well-being
• Fully paid training with opportunities to earn nationally recognized qualifications
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) to ease your commute
• 2x basic salary life assurance scheme for peace of mind
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• £13.44 per hour (Please Note: The higher hourly rate offered for this relief position is designed to compensate for the absence of paid annual leave. This means that while you receive an increased rate of pay, you will not accrue paid holiday time as part of this role.)

Please Note: This role will involve evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, as well as sleep-in shifts.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with disabilities.We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you are interested in applying for employment with United Response and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to tamsin.kirby@unitedresponse.org.uk

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