Who would be suited to the Relief Support Worker role?

Quite simply; all kinds of people. We believe everyone has a unique story or skill that can spark a connection.

• The Purpose-Seeker: Maybe you’re retired or searching for a new direction and a sense of purpose.
• The Juggler: Parents or grandparents with a few hours to give between school drop-offs and pick-ups.
• The Adventurer: People with experiences, stories, or interests to share—from hobbies to life lessons.
• The Student: Those in training or education looking for novel experiences and a different perspective for a future career goal.
• The Kind Soul: Someone with a natural affinity for others, even if you’ve never spent time with someone with a disability before.

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

What will a typical day look like?

People with learning disabilities and autism are as individual as the rest of us. So, the ‘no such thing as a typical day’ cliché stands. Your time with us will vary depending on the needs, interests, and goals of each person you are assigned to support.

The majority of people we support are healthy adults with no physical disabilities. Many are highly active or ‘outdoorsy’ with boundless energy—quite happy on a climbing wall, a paddle board, or a hiking trail. Others may be more at home in their favourite cafe, a leisure centre pool, or strolling around a boating lake.

The Green Light Difference: A minority may be reclusive or socially isolated, needing skilled support provided gradually. Easy wins for some will be hard-earned wins for others. A successful day looks different for everyone.

Training & Your Journey

You don’t need to bring any specific experience. We provide all the training required. You just need a sense of our mission: ‘empowering people to achieve a lifestyle they’re proud of.’

Green Light’s managers, many of whom started just like you, will check in on you. They’ll make sure you have the right induction, an opportunity to ‘buddy up’ and have 1:1 supervision to share your views and get feedback.

Shifts, Locations & Wayfinding

We have established teams in (or close to): Helston, Camborne, Tehidy, Illogan, Redruth, Truro, Goonhavern, Perranporth, Holywell Bay, Newquay, Grampound Road, and Foxhole.

See our map for exact locations

As a Relief Support Worker, you share your availability in advance. Even short windows of time help our teams plan daily lives:

• The Afternoon Out (10:00 – 14:00): Accompanying someone as they do their shopping or go out for lunch (your meal is provided too).
• The Evening Social (18:00 – 22:00): Accompanying someone as they go to the pub for a game of pool.
• The ‘Chunk’ Shift: Longer shifts are available for those who prefer to group their time together, like weekends or school breaks.

The Benefits

The key appeal is variety and flexibility. On top of that, we provide:

• Competitive Pay: £15.00/hr (Sat/Sun) | £13.00/hr (Weekdays).
• Quality Training: Not a tick-box exercise—we want you to truly understand your role.
• Sleep-ins: £60 per night.
• Free Meals & Activities: We believe people should enjoy meals and experiences together.
• Discounts: Access to the Blue Light Card for local and national retailers.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check, covered by Green Light. We do not wear uniforms.