Relief Support Worker

Langley is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Relief
Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated team in Wakefield. This is a permanent, relief position where you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting our clients and contributing to our mission. This will be a fully flexible role allowing you to work the shifts that work for you.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £12.75 per hour (£13.88 for unsociable hours), recognising the value and impact of your work.

• Fantastic pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Fully funded DBS applications and renewals
• Free learning and development to support you in your career
• Holiday Pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice
• 'Smart Health' which includes unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments as well as a range of health and wellbeing services
• Eyecare and Flu Vouchers
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support

• Provide keywork support (including acting as Key Worker where required), maintaining accurate client records and using the Langley Client File to review progress and promote independence.
• Contribute to a safe, well-run service by following medication procedures, supporting participation and client meetings/involvement (including complaints), supporting prospective/former residents, maintaining safe/tidy environments, and participating in rotas and team meetings.
• Provide personal care as identified in care plans (including supporting with hygiene, dressing, continence care, mobility/moving and handling, and supporting access to health and social care professionals) and keep health-related records and care plans up to date.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour by using; planning, de-escalation, and knowledge of our clients. Maintain service security and situational/physical safety measures, liaising with relevant stakeholders as needed.

• A compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering clients.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build professional, respectful relationships.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to de-escalate situations and respond appropriately to risk.
• A professional, non-judgemental attitude, always maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of a rota.

We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS with adult barred list check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.