Relief Support Worker
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | West Midlands, B13 9NE |
| Company: | Real Life Options |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3708-MH1477881BirRSW |
Summary
Support Worker
Female Only
Relief hours available
Springfield Road – Registered Residential Service
£12.21 per hour
Make a real difference. Be someone’s reason to smile.
Are you caring, calm, and passionate about helping others live rich, meaningful lives?
Join Real Life Options as a Female Relief Support Worker at our welcoming residential home —a safe, supportive place where twelve lovely ladies receive personalised, empowering care.
About the Service
Springfield Road is a 24‑hour Registered Residential Home supporting twelve ladies with:
Learning disabilities
Mental health conditions
Behaviours that challenge
Complex needs
Varied communication needs
It’s a lively, nurturing environment where every day brings opportunities to make someone feel safe, valued, and included.
Female-only applicants are required due to genuine occupational requirements relating to the personal care needs of the people we support.
About the Role
As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll step in to provide high‑quality support as and when needed—helping ensure our ladies continue to receive exceptional care and continuity.
You’ll be:
✔ Supporting daily living—personal care, mealtimes & medication
✔ Encouraging independence and confidence through person‑centred support
✔ Helping develop social, personal, and life skills through activities and outings
✔ Maintaining a safe, clean, and homely environment
Every shift is an opportunity to make a positive impact—big or small.
Shifts You Can Expect
Relief shifts will vary depending on service need, but may include:
Day shifts, Waking night shifts, weekdays and weekends.
We’re a 24/7 service, supporting people 365 days a year—so no two days are ever the same.
Flexibility is key—and your support helps keep the service running smoothly.
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be experienced—we’ll give you full training and support. What really matters is your attitude and commitment.
If you can say "yes" to at least 6 of these, you could be just who we need:
✨ Honest | Caring | Good Communicator | Reliable | Passionate
✨ Flexible | Inclusive | Self-Motivated | Strong Values
What You’ll Get in Return
We believe great support starts with happy staff. That’s why we offer:
✅ Full induction & accredited training
✅ 28+ days holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays
✅ Employer pension scheme
✅ £10,000 life cover
✅ Health Cash Plan (claim cashback on healthcare)
✅ Free Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice & support)
✅ Access to discounts & perks via Reward Gateway
✅ Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
✅ Recognition awards & ongoing development
Checks & Requirements
Female applicants only
Adult DBS required
Ability to work nights, weekends & longer shifts
Person-centred approach and willingness to support varied needs
Ready to Join Us?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re happy to help.
Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) as initial contact may be via email.
Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options – where you make the difference.
Female Only
Relief hours available
Springfield Road – Registered Residential Service
£12.21 per hour
Make a real difference. Be someone’s reason to smile.
Are you caring, calm, and passionate about helping others live rich, meaningful lives?
Join Real Life Options as a Female Relief Support Worker at our welcoming residential home —a safe, supportive place where twelve lovely ladies receive personalised, empowering care.
About the Service
Springfield Road is a 24‑hour Registered Residential Home supporting twelve ladies with:
Learning disabilities
Mental health conditions
Behaviours that challenge
Complex needs
Varied communication needs
It’s a lively, nurturing environment where every day brings opportunities to make someone feel safe, valued, and included.
Female-only applicants are required due to genuine occupational requirements relating to the personal care needs of the people we support.
About the Role
As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll step in to provide high‑quality support as and when needed—helping ensure our ladies continue to receive exceptional care and continuity.
You’ll be:
✔ Supporting daily living—personal care, mealtimes & medication
✔ Encouraging independence and confidence through person‑centred support
✔ Helping develop social, personal, and life skills through activities and outings
✔ Maintaining a safe, clean, and homely environment
Every shift is an opportunity to make a positive impact—big or small.
Shifts You Can Expect
Relief shifts will vary depending on service need, but may include:
Day shifts, Waking night shifts, weekdays and weekends.
We’re a 24/7 service, supporting people 365 days a year—so no two days are ever the same.
Flexibility is key—and your support helps keep the service running smoothly.
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be experienced—we’ll give you full training and support. What really matters is your attitude and commitment.
If you can say "yes" to at least 6 of these, you could be just who we need:
✨ Honest | Caring | Good Communicator | Reliable | Passionate
✨ Flexible | Inclusive | Self-Motivated | Strong Values
What You’ll Get in Return
We believe great support starts with happy staff. That’s why we offer:
✅ Full induction & accredited training
✅ 28+ days holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays
✅ Employer pension scheme
✅ £10,000 life cover
✅ Health Cash Plan (claim cashback on healthcare)
✅ Free Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice & support)
✅ Access to discounts & perks via Reward Gateway
✅ Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
✅ Recognition awards & ongoing development
Checks & Requirements
Female applicants only
Adult DBS required
Ability to work nights, weekends & longer shifts
Person-centred approach and willingness to support varied needs
Ready to Join Us?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re happy to help.
Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) as initial contact may be via email.
Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options – where you make the difference.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.