Relief Support Worker - Mental Health Services

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person centred care and support. We are recruiting Support Workers for our Supported Living services for people with mental health needs in Toxteth, Netherley and the City Centre in Liverpool.

We looking for a motivated, warm individual for the role of Relief Support Worker. You will be providing person-centred care and support to people with mental health needs at our services in Liverpool.

Your Relief Support Worker role will include:

• Providing practical and emotional support to service users in line with Personal Support Plans
• Identifying and accessing opportunities with service users to gain independence and confidence
• Working with service users in a recovery-focused way in line with their support and risk management plans
• Collaborating with service users, families, carers and involved professionals to ensure our Liverpool services are consistent, coordinated and maximise outcomes for service users

Experience of working with people with mental health needs is essential. A clean driving licence and access to a car is beneficial.

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.

You will be paid on a weekly basis.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the client group you work with, managerial qualifications, and up-to-date training regarding changes to the law governing social care.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start work with us. This time will be used to complete post interview recruitment checks.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.