Female Support Worker, Keynsham

£15,600 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)  (£8.00 per hour) plus excellent benefits

Sleep-in rate £29.95 per sleep-in

We are looking to recruit a part-time Female Support Worker (20-25 hpw) to work in our Supported Living service in Keynsham supporting a lady in her own home.  As part of a team, you will also be required to carry out sleep-in duties on a rota basis.

Join our team! Be a Support Worker with United Response in Keynsham

Join us as a Support Worker and help to make great things happen in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. This Role comes with full training, generous rewards, real career progression prospects and genuine job satisfaction.

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.

Making it happen- Your Role

You will be joining a team which supports a lady with learning difficulties and associated mental health issues within her own home. Our aim is to give the person you will be supporting as much control over her own life as possible.

This is a responsible Role which is really varied, can be challenging and is extremely rewarding. the job is all about giving people encouragement, guidance and support so they can live as independently as possible and have the freedom to make their own choices.  

On a daily basis, you may be involved in supporting people with the following activities:

• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Washing
• Managing finances
• Personal care
• Attending Drs/ hospital appointments
• Shopping and socialising

And many more.

About you

We welcome people from all walks of life to apply for a job with us. We don’t ask for specific qualifications or experience, just that you have the compassion and integrity to treat people with dignity and respect.

Rewards and 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

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 23rd April 2017

For further information or an informal discussion please call Laura on 07747 201259 or Maike on 07875 548573

This post is open to Female applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 Section 9 Part 1(a) as a Genuine Occupational Requirement