New to care or experienced? Join us as a Relief Support Worker in Bath! You’ll be based at a day centre supporting people who are deaf, hard of hearing or with dual-sensory loss and additional needs.
Location: Bath
Relief Support Worker position
£8.91 per hour
Additional Information: Provide cover when required, covering hours between Monday to Friday, 9-5pm. Ability to drive is preferred but not essential.
Your new job:
Achieve together is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people who with learning disabilities, autism, deafness and associated complex needs.
You will be working as part of a friendly team. Supporting vulnerable individuals who are deaf, have dual sensory loss as well as experiencing a learning disability, mental health difficulties and or autism. As a Relief Support Worker you will play a vital part in of the day centre, providing an onsite and peripatetic service to people living in the surrounding areas, offering educational and work-focused opportunities for adults who are deaf, hard of hearing or with dual-sensory loss and additional needs.
This may include:
- Support in developing life-skills in creative ways, including art, ceramics, woodwork, music, drama, road safety, budgeting and other holistic projects.
- Provide opportunities to socialise, assist in preparing events
- Planning and engaging in activities
- Complying with health and safety requirements
You!
You will ideally have some relatable experience, such as a background in Education or Care experience and also have a creative skillset to benefit the people we support and contribute towards meaningful activities. You might be a keen artist, play an instrument or are woodworking enthusiast. We employ our Relief Support Workers based on their values and the willingness to learn skills in British Sign Language, understanding Deaf culture and promote personalised care.
You will be:
- Patient
- Understanding
- Respectful
- Caring & compassionate
- Considerate
- Reliable and responsible
Our team members come from all walks of life, including: Retail, Education, Hospitality, Warehouse, Security, Ex Forces, Sales, Administration, NHS, Social Care, Mental Health, Care Assistant, Outreach, Domiciliary Care, Health Carer and Residential Care.
Your rewards include:
- Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances*
- Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions
- Flexible working
- Free structured and supported induction, to get you off to a flying start!
- Personal online Learning and Development portal – “Earn while you Learn”
- Opportunity to gain sector specific qualifications and to join our Leadership and Management Programme
Or maybe it’s receiving the biggest smile from the person you support when they achieve a goal they never thought possible, and a heartfelt letter of thanks from their loved ones!
*Subject to current Terms & Conditions
Your new employer:
Achieve together – Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary People
Our growing organisation has over 25 years of expertise, and our team of expert practitioners are proud to deliver high-quality support across England and Wales. We offer the support and stability of a successful organisation with the homely family feel in each setting which is underpinned by our values:
Being Brave...we are resourceful, open-minded & creative
Having Fun...we are present, engaged and communicate and connect
Making things happen...we are reliable, trustworthy and take ownership
Valuing everyone...we are good with people and emotionally intelligent
Protecting you:
We are committed to supporting our team members and take every precaution to ensure robust infection control procedures are followed and that they decrease the risk of Covid-19 transmission. Once a Support Worker you will be provided with full PPE, inclusive of hand sanitiser, masks, gloves, apron and shoe covers (where appropriate) and all the appropriate training to keep you and those around you safe.