Support Worker

Male Support Workers   £7.62 per hour plus excellent benefits

Imagine how it feels to help adults with learning disabilities to enjoy the life they want. Here’s your chance to make good things happen – in a job offering great training, rewards and benefits

We have part-time opportunities for male Support Workers in Derby, shifts include mornings, days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. This particular post is a genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9; Part 1. A full UK driving licence is required.

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.

Welcome to our Derby service

You’ll be joining the team in our service close to Derby City Centre. The team supports people with serious learning disabilities in the community and their own homes. Our aim is to give them as much control as possible over their own lives

Make it happen - your role

You’ll have a responsible role that’s really varied, sometimes challenging and often lots of 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. Here are just some of the activities you could soon be supporting:

Cooking, cleaning washing and ironing – Personal care - Paying bills/Managing household finances - Taking medicines - Going shopping – going on day trips – Going bowling – Swimming - Visiting hairdressers, dentists, doctors, opticians and hospital – going on holiday – visiting family – trampolining – walking – Going for meals

If you have interests or hobbies of your own, we’d love you to share them with us.

About you

We welcome people from all walks of life. You don’t need any specific qualifications or experience. The important thing is that you have the compassion and integrity to treat

people with dignity and respect.

Rewards & Benefits

• 20 days’ paid holiday, increasing after 3 and 5 years (plus 8 bank holidays).

• Benefits including pension contribution, childcare vouchers and season ticket loan.

• Discounts from over 3,500 retailers.

• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications.