Relief Support Worker

We seek proactive and professional Relief Support Workers for our supported living service in Braintree, Essex. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and mental health needs.

We value warm, motivated individuals with person-centred values. Creativity and a proactive approach are essential. Our bespoke service accommodates a range of needs under the Transforming Care Programme.

This role offers great career development opportunities. You’ll help service users transition from various settings, supporting them in establishing positive lifestyles. Our support model helps people lead fulfilling lives, maintain tenancies, participate in the community, develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals.

As a Key Worker, you’ll be crucial in supporting clients’ aspirations. This position requires flexibility, including evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts. High motivation and personal commitment are essential.

You’ll work with Care Managers and health professionals and communicate positively with families. A minimum of twelve months experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism is essential. Strong communication skills and a ‘can-do approach’ are vital. You must be in good health and capable of performing all care tasks.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. 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, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.