Support Worker

Overview

Hourly Rate: £11.75

United Response is seeking a full-time candidate who would like to work 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Providing active support
• Assisting with health and well-being
• Supporting with chores and cooking
• Accompanying on leisure activities such as cooking classes and sailing
• Promoting independence for the people United Response support
• Personal care
• Taking an active interest in the individuals you support

To succeed as a Support Worker, you must be passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and embody United Response's values of being united, responsive, creative, honest, and strong. You should be a patient and resilient individual, willing to invest time in understanding the people you support and what care best meets their needs.

About United Response:

United Response is a leading national charity, founded in 1973. United Response currently support around 2,000 people across 400 locations in England and Wales, employing over 3,500 staff. United Response's support staff advocate for the rights of the individuals United Response assist, promoting their ability to live, work, socialize, and participate in the community without discrimination.

Rewards and Benefits:

In return for your dedication, United Response offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership
• Free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognized qualifications
• Discounts from over 3,500 retailers through an online shopping platform
• Increased annual leave after 3 and 5 years with the company
• UR STARS recognition for outstanding achievements

Diversity:

Promoting a diverse team is a top priority for United Response, and United Response foster this through United Response's EDI forum, providing access to resources and education to raise awareness and facilitate dialogue.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check, with the cost covered by United Response. United Response reserve the right to close this vacancy early.