Relief Support Worker

We are searching for confident and composed Relief Support Workers in the Durham region to deliver person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, and challenging behaviours. This role offers an opportunity to help service users access a wide variety of personal development opportunities. Patience and adaptability are essential, as each service user has unique communication styles and ways of expressing their needs. Since our Durham services operate 24 hours a day, you must be prepared to cover a variety of shifts, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. You should possess excellent communication and engagement skills and demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. The ideal candidate will have the maturity to work within a positive behaviour support framework, take on responsibility, and develop confidence as a skilled practitioner. Following agreed guidelines and contributing positively to a supportive team environment are crucial aspects of the role. 12 months' UK care experience is essential for all Relief roles. As a Creative Support Relief Support Worker, you will have access to our free app, which enables you to pick up shifts anywhere in the country. The app provides service information, shift details, and directions to locations. You will be paid weekly. Vacancy Reference Number: 89584 . We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-17