Senior Support Workers, Bristol
- Recruiter
- United Response
- Location
- City of Bristol
- Salary
- £8.36 per hour
- Posted
- 08 Feb 2016
- Closes
- 06 Mar 2016
- Ref
- UNIT33606
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
£16,302 per annum, pro-rata if part time (£8.36 per hour) plus excellent benefits
37.5 hours per week full time (part-time hours to suit)
Join our team! Become a Senior Support Worker with United Response in Bristol.
Who we are
United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.
Who we are looking for
We have opportunities for a Senior Support Workers to join us and support individuals to live the lives they choose. Because we are all different, your role as a Senior Support Worker will be varied - what you do and how you do it will depend on the needs of the individuals you are supporting. You will have the opportunity to get involved in the leadership of the service, helping to organise rotas, maintain records and supervise colleagues.
What we need from you
To be a great Senior Support Worker, you will need to have some previous experience in social care. You will know that you need compassion, integrity and to treat people with dignity and respect. You need to be reliable because people are depending on you, be able to travel between locations and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and overnight as needed. You also need to be a great communicator, both verbally and in writing and have basic IT and numerical skills.
The benefits
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Paid annual leave
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Childcare vouchers
• 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
Plus the chance to make a positive difference to someone’s life every day - which is the biggest perk of all!
So what are you waiting for? Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date for application is midnight Sunday 6th March 2016
If you would like further information or an informal discussion please call Rhia on 07717 733523