Support Worker

Support Worker

£11.75 per hour

Newmarket

We are looking for a full-time candidate that would like to work 37.5 hours per week.

To be considered you must hold a full clean driving licence.

Are you looking for a role with great job satisfaction?

Are you passionate about supporting people with disabilities?

If this sounds like you then United Response wants to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join a supported living service in Newmarket, supporting 3 young adults with a mix of disabilities but united by a love for life and getting out and about. Here at United Response we are driven by our mission to provide person-centred support and as such you will have a varied role which will involve having a positive and creative approach to support work.

As a Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• 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 with the people we support
• Personal care
• Taking an active interest in the people you will support

To be a successful Support Worker you must firstly be passionate about supporting people with disabilities and share our values of being united, responsive, creative, honest and strong. You should be a patient and resilient individual who is willing to invest time in getting to know the people we support and understand what care best supports their needs.

Who we are

United Response is a leading national charity. We were founded in 1973 with just one service in West Sussex. We now support around 2,000 people, work in 400 locations across England and Wales and employ more than 3,500 staff. Our support staff champion the rights of the people we support to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries. In our work we aim to beCREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE and UNITED.

Rewards and benefits

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Increased annual leave following 3 and 5 years completion with the company
• UR STARS – Organisation recognition for outstanding achievements

Diversity is important to us:

Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our EDI forum and provide access to resources and education to raise awareness, facilitate dialogue and foster understanding.

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

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

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