Relief Waking Night Support Worker

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit organisation which is looking to recruit caring, person-centred staff for our extra care service for older people and our supported living services in Normanton, Wakefield.

We have a strong history of over twenty years in helping individuals with a wide range of needs to live independent and fulfilling lives. We ensure that the service users we support enjoy opportunities for personal development and engagement within their local communities.

As part of this commitment we require dedicated, motivated and warm individuals to provide extra care support to older adults within Normanton, Wakefield. You will work with the people we support to promote healthy living and independence.

Relief Support Worker Duties:

• Provision of respectful personal care and emotional support


• Work closely with service users in a person-centred way to ensure they retain their independence for as long as possible


• To advise and support service users in all aspects of managing their tenancy and maintaining the safety, hygiene and comfort of their home


• Supporting service users in accessing social and leisure activities


• Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service users


• Collaborating with service users, families, carers and involved professionals to ensure our Wakefield service is consistent, coordinated and maximises outcomes for service users


This is a Relief Support Worker position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities.

Previous experience within a care role is an essential requirement for our Relief Support Worker roles. Successful applicants must attend mandatory induction training courses to begin this role.