Support Worker

Role: Support Worker

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Location: Saltash

Full time and part time hours available

United Response is a leading disability charity that provides person-centered support to young people and adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We are currently looking for a compassionate individual to join our vibrant supported living service in Saltash.

As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to support people doing what they love!

Find out more about us here

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding creative ways to ensure that the people we support have the opportunity to do what they love. As this service supports people in their own home, we want Relief Support Workers who are going to continue to build a fun and relaxed environment where everyone feels comfortable. Given the busy nature of the people we support, to be considered for this role you must have a full UK drivers licence. If you can combine these things with enthusiasm, empathy and a sense of humour you are good to go!

What will you be doing?

As part of a friendly and supportive team of Support Workers you will:

• Help with jobs around the house
• Accompany the people we support on trips
• Provide active support
• Encourage the people we support to try new things
• Provide personal care

The service you will be working in supports 4 individuals with a range of needs including learning disabilities, mobility issues and acquired brain injury so you will need to adapt the support you provide depending on the individual.

Your rewards

In return for your dedication and hard work as a Support Worker, you will receive:

• £12.00 per hour
• Pension contribution
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

If you are keen to find out more about United Response and the great work we do in Saltash, please call our local office on 01579 382 833.

Please note this role will involve elements of evening, weekend and bank holiday work and the successful applicant will be subject to a full DBS check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with disabilities.We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you are interested in applying for employment with United Response and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to recruitment@unitedresponse.org.uk

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