Rapid Response Support Workers

Rapid Response Support Workers

£7.30 per hour plus £1 per hour travel premium as well as excellent benefits

Flexible hours

6 months contract initially

Be a part of something new! Become a Rapid Response Support Worker in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyne and South Tyne.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Support Workers to join our team providing high quality, flexible and responsive support across a number of services. Every one of the people we support is different and, as a Rapid Response Support Worker, you will need to be adaptable, enjoy variety and use your existing knowledge, skills and experience to meet their varying needs.

You can work days, evenings, weekends or nights, giving you the freedom and flexibility to arrange work around your life.

What we need from you

To be a great Support Worker in our Rapid Response team, you will need some previous experience in supporting people with learning disabilities or mental health needs. You will demonstrate compassion, integrity and treat people with dignity and respect. You need to be reliable because people are depending on you, hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel between locations and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and overnight as required. 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

• Childcare vouchers

• Any business mileage over 30 miles per day will be paid at 45p per mile

• 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 this vacancy is Wednesday 31st August 2016