Relief Support Worker

Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centered values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?We are recruiting a new team to support tenants with a learning disability or autism some of whom may have other needs including physical disabilities, behaviour which may challenge and mental health needs. You will be supporting service users to enjoy a fantastic quality of life in a new-build development of 7 self-contained flats, purpose designed to maximise independence and community connections. The accommodation is located in a very pleasant residential location in Tooting Bec, close to bus routes and local amenities.We require flexible and reliable bank workers to support our staff to provide a high quality service. This rewarding role will require working shifts which suit you and meet service user needs. Available shifts will include weekdays, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.You must be committed to an empowering approach to support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to support people to achieve their dreams and goals. Service users may enter the service at different stages in their life including: transition into adulthood, moving into old age, times of crisis or ill health and when approaching end of life.We offer our bank workers on-going free mandatory and service specific training and we can support you to complete the Care Certificate. We will offer you supportive management and good availability of work.The service is located in Tooting Bec and is easily accessible by public transport, including buses and overground. To find out more about this opportunity please feel free to contact Pia Parekh, Senior Service Manager, at or .Vacancy Reference Number: 78411 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference numberFull training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.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