Relief Support Worker in Gateshead inGateshead PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Relief Support Worker Job details Posting date: November 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £12.30 per hour plus accrued holiday credit Hours: Full time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear Remote working: On-site only Company: Creative Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: 88069 Apply for this job Summary We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead. Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g. autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities). The service consists of 12 apartments and a shared outdoor space/gardens. As a Relief Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions. Relief Support Worker Duties: Provision of personal care to service users Medication administration Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks You will be paid on a weekly basis A minimum of twelve months experience of supporting people with learning disabilities is essential. You must demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive team approach. Vacancy Reference Number: 88069 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. SVC: GFS We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK