Support Workers - Multiple Vacancies, Batheaston

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

Sleep-in rate £29.95 per sleep-in

Full-time, part-time and Relief opportunities available

Join our Team!  Be a Support Worker with United Response in Batheaston.

We are currently recruiting a new team of Support Workers for our new Supported Living service in Batheaston where you will be supporting 2 young men in their own home.  As part of the team you will be required to carry out sleep-in duties and cover evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

A car drive is desirable but not essential.

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

This is a responsible role which is really varied, sometimes challenging and often fun. The job is all about giving people encouragement, guidance and support so they can live as independently as possible, make their own choices and do the things they enjoy.

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

• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Washing
• Managing Finances
• Shopping
• Going on holiday/ Days out
• Travelling to and from work

Any 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 

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 applications: Midnight Sunday 30th April 2017

For further information or an informal discussion please call Alison on 07792 085551