Relief Care Worker

Job description

About

Relief Care Worker

Location: Bristol & Bath (and surrounding areas)

Contract:

37.5 hour per week

Pay:

£25000 per annum

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate Relief Care Worker to join our team. As a Relief Care Worker, you will provide high-quality personal care and support to a variety of clients across Bristol and Bath on an as-and-when-required basis.

You will not have a fixed caseload. Instead, you will cover visits for regular carers who are on holiday, sick leave or unavailable, and respond to fluctuating demand. When there are no care visits to cover, you will work from our office, supporting the team with day to day administrative tasks and other duties as required. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, can work flexibly across different locations, and thrives on supporting a wide range of clients with different care needs. This is a salaried position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver person-centred care and support to clients in their own homes across Bristol and Bath
• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, continence care, etc.), medication prompting, meal preparation, mobility support, and domestic tasks as required
• Adapt quickly to different clients, care plans, and household environments
• Cover planned and unplanned absences for regular carers
• Complete accurate records and report any changes in a client's condition promptly
• Work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as needed
• Travel between clients' homes within the Bristol and Bath area (own reliable transport essential)
• Uphold the highest standards of dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
• When no care visits need covering, support the office team with administrative tasks, record updates, telephone calls, and care coordination.
• Work collaboratively with the care coordination team and other carers

Requirements:

• Previous experience in care (domiciliary, residential, or healthcare setting) preferred complex care - client specific training provided
• Compassionate, patient, and professional approach
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with availability

Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (mileage paid)

• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with different clients
• Right to work in the UK
• IT experience
• Willingness to complete relevant training (Care Certificate, moving & handling, medication, safeguarding, etc.

What we offer:

• Overtime available at competitive rates
• Mileage
• Full induction and ongoing training & development
• Supportive management and care coordination team
• Variety of work across different clients and locations
• Opportunity to make a real difference every day

Want to find out how you can make life better for yourself and the people you care for? Apply today.

We are committed to safer recruitment and equal opportunities. All applicants will undergo relevant checks, including Enhanced DBS/PVG, right to work, references and employment history. These checks may affect recruitment timelines. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion for all clients and colleagues. You may also be asked to provide employment details through HMRC.