Support Assistant

7 hours ago


Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Riverside Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Relief Worker. As a Relief Worker, you will provide administrative and practical support to a colleague who requires reasonable adjustments to enable them to fulfill their role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a committed and compassionate team, delivering an outstanding experience to customers while being supported by your colleagues and Line Manager.
  • Assist a colleague with the required reasonable adjustments to support the colleague to fulfill their duties.
  • Communicate effectively to ensure the colleague's reasonable adjustments are met.
  • Work in partnership with the colleague and team members within a team environment by being a team player.
  • Have regular reviews with the colleague and line manager to ensure all expectations are being met.
  • Support the colleague when communicating with colleagues and customers.
  • Support the colleague with reasonable adjustments when attending meetings or trainings.
  • Be flexible regarding the colleague being supported.

Requirements

  • Experience of administration and the ability to use Microsoft applications.
  • Experience of support work.
  • Experience of supporting colleagues with the required reasonable adjustment (as provided for by the Equality Act).

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay and generous pension.
  • Flexible working options available.
  • Investment in your learning, personal development, and technology.
  • A wide range of benefits.

About Riverside

We are a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling, and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set for in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.


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