Support Worker - Part Time - Multiple Vacancies

£7.80 per hour plus excellent benefits
One part-time (30 hrs per week) and Three (16 hrs per week) opportunities available

Join our team! Be a Support Worker with United Response in Rustington as part of our Felpham Supported Living Service.

We are looking for "female only" applicants as "This particular post is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9; Part 1."

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.

The Service

The service provides 24 hour support  for 6 'older' people with learning difficulties living in their own homes. There is a high degree of personal care required as well as support in all areas of daily living.
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. 

Experience is desirable, but the main attribute required is more about having the right attitude and approach, demonstrating a willingness to work, learn and a genuine respect for the people we support.

The hours are not fixed and staff are required to work some evenings and alternate weekends.

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.   

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:

20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays , pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years service 
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.

For an informal discussion regarding these positions please call Glyn Skinner on 07989 479245

If you are having difficulty applying online please call Denise Kitchen on 01903 732736

These positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check, the cost will be meet by United Response.

Closing date: 10th February 2017.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 13th February 2017.

Interview dates to be confirmed.