Relief Support Assistant

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. We aim to be an inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias. Our simple vision and strategy underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this. All work should support the strategy of: Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people.

We are currently looking for warm, positive, and dedicated individuals to work in our Adult Social Care Services team, providing person-centred support to adults with a variety of complex needs within Housing with Care. You will promote independence and personalised approaches in a safe, respectful, and dignified manner; giving people choice and control over the services they are using and ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals.

Working alongside our dedicated team you will provide personal, practical, emotional, and social support to individuals, enabling them to have a great quality of life as important and valued members of the local community. This is a hands-on role in which no two days are the same. You will need to be physically fit, have a flexible, patient, and non-judgmental approach to your work, and be able to demonstrate and adapt excellent communication skills.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities and requirements

• Ideally, you will either have a Diploma 2 or equivalent (NVQ 3 in Social Care).
• Have a good knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Be able to work with management to ensure that all Service Users’ needs are being met to support their individual outcomes.
• The ability to use own initiative and respond flexibly to the needs of Service Users, promoting dignity, respect, and choice at all times.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme – As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled Coventry City Council Application Process.

Interview date(s): To Be Confirmed.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can register online for an initial assessment, or visit the Job Shop in person. Contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk for queries.

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. Coventry City Council employs around 5100 staff from diverse backgrounds. If you join us, we offer a rewards and benefits package; details are available on our vacancies page.