Support Worker
- Recruiter
- United Response
- Location
- Derbyshire
- Salary
- £7.62 per hour
- Posted
- 16 May 2017
- Closes
- 13 Jun 2017
- Ref
- UNIT49087
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
£7.62 per hour plus excellent benefits
Join our team! Be a Support Worker with United Response in Mackworth, Derby
Support Worker
As a United Response Support Worker, you’ll give people with learning disabilities the confidence and encouragement to become more independent. It’s a great feeling to make that happen.
And, you’ll be gaining plenty of skills and experience of your own too. This could be just the start of a career that begins with full training and offers real prospects.
We have full-time and part-time opportunities in Mackworth, Derby, shifts include weekdays, weekends, evenings and night support. A full UK driving licence is required and access to your own vehicle would be useful.
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 Mackworth service
You’ll be joining the team in our service in Mackworth, Derby. The team supports 3 people who are on the autistic spectrum, both in their own home and in the community. The aim of the team is to maintain a calm and predictable environment and also ensure that the people living at the service engage in social activities within their community.
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 – You can help people to live as independently as possible, make their own choices in life and do the things they enjoy. Here are just some of the activities you could soon be supporting:
Cooking, cleaning and washing – Personal care - Paying bills/Managing household finances - Taking medicines - Going shopping - Baking - Going on day trips - Attending health appointments – going on holiday – maintaining contact with family
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.
For more information or for an informal chat please call Paul Henshaw between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.