Support worker

OUR THROCKLEY SERVICE ARE LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WORKERS!

Our incredible team in the Throckley area (NE15) is looking to add further support workers to grow with our amazing service,

Whether you’re new to support work or have vast experience ,we are looking for someone who shares the same person centred values and passion to help others that makes us allUNITED!

Wage – £11.75per hour full induction and excellent training package

Our benefits includes-

• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service
• Pension Contribution
• The opportunity to be part of our UR Stars Recognition Scheme
• 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

The role –

Our Westway service supports people with a range of disabilities and mental health to live independently in their own homes and have control over their lives.

We are looking for happy, understanding, kind and resilient people to join our team and support our 5 residents offering them opportunities to enhance their lives and their abilities.

Duties may include the following;

• Helping to provide structure and routine as well as giving encouragement, guidance and support on a daily basis.
• Supporting with jobs around the house.
• Where required, assisting with personal care or medication.
• Providing support to access a range of activities in the community such as going to the pub, cinema, meeting friends or even attending sporting or music events and other skilled activities
• Driving mobility car (Drivers Preferred)

What we need from you-

We are not looking for specific skills or experience, however excellent communication and people skills are a must!

Most of our roles involve elements of weekend and evening work as well as sleep in shifts (for which you will be paid) which means flexibility is required.

EXTRAORDINARY TIMES CALL FOR EXTRORDINARY PEOPLE!

Working at United Response is not just a job – it’s a chance to make life happen, to start a new career that is truly rewarding and ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs have the opportunity to live their lives to the full

United Response is a leading national charity that provides support to young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or physical disabilities. For us, it’s all about ensuring that the people we support have the opportunity to make life happen.

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

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

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