Job Description

We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Relief Support Workers to join our innovative, passionate Social Inclusion and Recovery Service in Blackburn and Darwen, Lancashire.

Our service focuses on providing person-centred support for people with mental health and other needs, which may put them at risk of social exclusion. The role will involve casework and facilitating the people we support in engaging in a range of meaningful activities.

Relief Support Worker Duties

• Provide holistic support in accordance with the recovery model (both 1:1 and in groups)
• Develop and sustain professional, warm and trusting relationships
• Liaise with external agencies/businesses to provide activities for the people we support, and drive forward development work
• Promote social inclusion
• Support with daily living skills, helping to work towards more independent living
• Assist with housing and tenancy-related needs
• General administrative duties

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a truly compassionate and empathetic approach, with a solution-focused and 'can-do' attitude. Strong communication and active listening skills are essential to this role, to ensure that the voices of the people we support are heard. You will bring a commitment to the highest standards of care, a strong work ethic, and be able to contribute to the positive and inclusive energy in our established team.

The service runs predominantly Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, however evening and weekend shifts may become available according to the needs of the service, the people we support, and activities/opportunities they want to participate in.

A minimum of 12 months' experience in care is essential for all Relief roles.

Experience supporting people with mental health needs is essential for this role.

You must have a full clean driving licence and access to a car.

As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you'll have access to our SONA app, which allows you to pick up shifts anywhere in the country and provides information on services and shifts, as well as directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis via our Bank payroll.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93601

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

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 also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.