Exciting new opportunity - Support Worker Position - Maidstone
- Recruiter
- United Response
- Location
- Maidstone
- Salary
- £7.75 per hour, Sleep-ins £29.95 paid in addition
- Posted
- 17 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 14 Nov 2016
- Ref
- UNIT41929
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Full-time, part-time and relief opportunities available
Join our team! Be a Support Worker with United Response in Maidstone.
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 need reliable and passionate people to join our close-knit team of Support Workers, supporting people out in the community, as well in their own homes. You’ll help them cook, clean, pay bills, apply for jobs, make friends and a thousand things in between.
Not got any experience?
Some supported people on occasions present with aspects of challenging behaviour so we desire applicants to have a level of experience in this area. However those new to care will be fully supported and we also welcome applications from those with no experience. Our comprehensive training programme offers everyone – regardless of previous knowledge and experience – the chance to create a career they can be proud of.
What we need from you
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:
pension contribution
Childcare vouchers
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
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: 14th November 2016