Relief Worker/Care Worker (Charity / Learning Disabilities) 

Our client is a national charity that’s been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1962. They put the people they support at the centre of everything they do and use their experience to work in partnership with them to provide personalised services to more than 2,500 people. 

They are looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals to join their Forest of Dean Services as Relief Support Workers, working with individuals who have learning disabilities. 

Position - Relief Worker 
Hours - Various flexible hours available 
Location - Staunton & Coleford, Forest of Dean 
Hourly rate - £7.83 per hour (aged 21 and over) or £7.01 per hour (aged 18-20) - plus an extra 12.07% per hour for holiday payment 

Closing date – Monday 23rd July 2018 
Interview date to be confirmed 

About the role: 

As a Relief Support Worker you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In these roles, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things. 

Relief Workers can have flexible hours each week, deciding when they are able to work and where, fitting in with other commitments and tenants needs. 

There’s no such thing as a “typical day” for one of their Relief Support Workers. You never know what you might end up doing. You could be supporting someone to make their breakfast in the morning, go swimming or to a local cafe in the afternoon – or even helping them plan their birthday party or a family event. Sometimes it’s challenging, but it’s always rewarding. You’ll go to work knowing that you’re making a positive difference to someone’s life. And you’ll be working in a team of skilled, dedicated colleagues who’ll support you all the way. 

About you: 

Successful applicants require the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies, but must also be self-motivated and passionate about promoting independence and active lifestyles. 

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. It’s great if you already have experience of learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but this is by no means essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. 

Due to the rural nature of the service a full, current UK/EU driving licence is preferable. 

What they offer: 

They offer a range of career development opportunities. They’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation they are committed to investing in their teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible. 

Join them and help them change lives. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE 

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc. 

This vacancy is being advertised by Easy Web Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by Easy Web Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.