Support Worker - Single Vacancy

Waking Night Support Workers - Part Time Hours available (31.5 hours per week) (£7.20 per hour) plus excellent benefits

Join our team! Be a Support Worker with United Response in Stowupland, Stowmarket

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 an opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker to join us on a part time basis (31.5 hours per week).

Join us and support individuals to live the lives they choose. Because we are all different, your role as a Waking Support Worker will be varied - what you do and how you do it will depend on the needs of the individuals you are supporting. The service, which supports people with dual sensory loss, learning disabilities and mental health needs is in Stowupland. No one shift is the same. As well as carrying out observational checks, household tasks and providing support as night as required, it will also include supporting a person to:

• Take medication

• Get washed and dressed

• Stay healthy and safe

What we need from you

To be a great Support Worker, you don’t need previous experience or qualifications. What you do need is compassion, integrity and to treat people with dignity and respect. You need to be reliable, because people are depending on you and be able to work flexibly.  You also need to be a great communicator, both verbally and in writing and have basic IT and numerical skills.

Not got any experience?

Don’t worry! Those new to care will be fully supported. Our comprehensive training programme offers everyone – regardless of previous knowledge and experience – the chance to create a career they can be proud of.

The benefits

The biggest benefit we offer is the chance to work with people who make you laugh and smile every day - in fact, in a recent survey of new starters 84% said they would consider recommending a friend to join United Response. But if you need more convincing, here's the full package:

• 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? We will be shortlisting and interviewing on a regular basis, so don't wait until the closing date - Apply now!

Closing date: 28 December 2016