Relief Support Worker Job in Ilminster, South West UK
Relief Support Worker for United Response in Torfaen.
United Response support people with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives to the full, taking part in the activities of their choosing and promoting independence. We currently have vacancies for Relief Support Workers in Torfaen.
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative staff who will be involved in encouraging the people we support in meaningful interactions in a person centred way. We will offer you on-going training and development and regular 1:1's with your line manager to enable you to achieve the required standard.
Your day will be varied supporting people in the community or at home, with activities as well as with personal care. The people we support enjoy going out and participating in the community so you will be expected to use your driving skills to drive the service vehicle.
Relief Support Workers are able to work 'as and when', mainly to cover sickness, holidays, maternity leave etc. Therefore the role is a flexible one. We work shifts through a 24 hour period and you will need to be available for sleep-ins..
United Response recognises the importance of the role that Relief staff fulfil and appreciate that Relief staff provide cover in a variety of circumstances. We expect the quality of their work to be of the same level as our permanent staff and this means that, after a comprehensive induction, we will train you to meet specific client needs and develop your full potential.
The people we support at our services use a wide variety of ways to communicate, so a sensiive, understanding (and often imaginative) approach is essential,. especially at times when those we support may become frustrated in their attempts to be understood.
Please contact Chris Franklin at chris.franklin@unitedresponse.org.uk for any more information.
Please note that all applications must be made online via our website. CV that are emailed will not be accepted.
To apply, please go to www.unitedresponse.org.uk/jobs and enter a job code : 1058
Job Requirements:
Team Working
Uses team working effectively to achieve beneficial outcomes for people we support and United Response
Values and Equality
Respects and promotes the choices, cultures and beliefs of people we support, colleagues and others in United Response.
Communication
Takes the iniative when communicating with others and is able to relate to, communicate with and negotiate effectively with a wide range of people in order to achieve optimum outcomes for people we support.
Problem Solving
Problem solving on a day to day basis and is confident to use initiative and make decisions.
Professional Knowledge and Practice
Demonstrates excellence or lead responsibility for a particular practice development area above and beyond their day to day role.
Personal Development
Shares responsibility for their own personal development and actively progresses and drives their own personal development plans.
Organising and Planning
Uses creativity and judgment to organize and plan how best to support people on a day to day basis.
Community and Connections
Maintains professionalism in all situations and strives to meet the needs of people we support in the community.
Req. Code : 1058
Division/Department : South West
Skills : Health/Medical - Behavioural Health
