Blackwood Homes and Care is inviting applications for the position of Relief Support Worker in Glasgow. This zero-hours role offers flexibility for individuals seeking meaningful work that supports people to live independently with dignity and confidence.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and personalised support. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as Relief Support Workers may be the only point of contact that some customers have each day. A compassionate, respectful, and reliable approach is vital to ensuring a positive and consistent experience for those receiving support.
This opportunity is well suited to individuals who value flexible working arrangements while contributing to a trusted care provider known for its innovative and person-centred services.
Position: Relief Support Worker
Job Type: Bank, Zero Hours
Salary: £12.60 – £13.02
Location: Glasgow
The Opportunity
Relief Support Worker
Belses Gardens Glasgow
£12.60 PER HOUR (£13.02 IF SVQ QUALIFIED)
Blackwood are currently looking for Relief Support Workers to join our care home team in Belses Gardens, Glasgow.
As an award-winning innovative care provider, we support people living with physical disabilities and long-term conditions and are committed to helping our customers live their life to the full. We have been exceptionally proud of our care teams during the pandemic and this is your opportunity to be part of a team that works hard to deliver positive outcomes for customers.
Operating in a 24/7 residential setting, our Belses Gardens care home, provides both complex and person-lead care, making sure that our customers receive care and support services that is in line with their personal support plans.
As a Support Worker and to enable our customers to live comfortably, safely and independently, you will work closely with our managers and teams and support our customers with some of the following examples of personal care services:
- Personal hygiene (bathing, showering, shaving, oral hygiene)
- Continence management (toileting, catheter care)
- Food and diet (assisting with eating and preparation)
- Simple treatments (medication assistance application of creams)
- Personal assistance (with wheelchairs, mechanical/manual aids and help with dressing & getting in/out of bed)
- Immobility problems
Don’t worry about having any previous care experience, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you become a great carer although previous experience is desirable.
The ideal candidate must have:
- A commitment to delivering high quality care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as our carers might be the only contact our customers have each day
- Basic IT skills, ability to use apps and devices to support service provision
- An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team
- A relevant qualification (SVQ2), this is not essential as training will be given
- Flexibility to work on a rota basis including early mornings, evenings and weekends
Our employee benefits
Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums
Payment of PVG and SSSC registration
Please read the Job Pack which is available on our website prior to completing an application pack. All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member as well as register with the SSSC. Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as a Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should VISIT HERE TO APPLY
Application Deadline
December 15th, 2025