Female Support Worker

Role: Female Support Worker (£250 Welcome Bonus)

Location: Melksham, Wiltshire

Salary: £11.75 per hour

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

(You must hold a Full UK Driving licence to apply for this role)

We have the most exciting opportunity for an outgoing Support Worker to join our team in Melksham.

Are you?

• Someone with passion, energy, skills and enthusiasm to support individuals in their home and community
• Able to inspire and work as a team in a social care setting.
• Able to demonstrate experience in working alongside people with autism, some health care needs and learning disabilities.
• Someone who can demonstrate absolute commitment towards recognising and achieving the aspirations of the people we support and working alongside them and the team to really make things happen.
• Able to see and seize the opportunities that everyday life give us.
• Experienced in supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities.

What would you be doing?

The role of Support Worker is a varied one, but your responsibilities would involve:

• Accompanying the people we support on trips and to activities (this may include parties, art classes & day centres)
• Getting involved with activities
• Assisting with jobs around the house
• Encouraging continued engagement in the community
• Helping with meals
• Personal care
• Administering medication

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service where you can play an active and positive role in people’s lives.

The benefits of this exciting opportunity –

No matter what your interests, we have you covered…

• Holiday discounts? Yes we have those!
• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays , pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service – Perfect for those holiday discounts!
• Shopaholic? Check! we cater to you! Vouchers, discount cards, money saving cards.
• Gym Membership offers for all the fitness junkies? Yes, we have those too!

Or maybe, you’re into personal and professional development? You guessed it… we have so many opportunities for you.

Please note this role will include elements of weekend and bank holiday work so flexibility is essential. Successful applicants 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 kat.dingle@unitedresponse.org.uk

Female Applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 – Section 9 – Part 1 (A) as a genuine occupational requirement.

*Terms and conditions apply to the Welcome Bonus

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