Female Senior Support Worker with enhanced responsibilities (Temporary post)

<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">£17,550 - £18,135 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (£9.00 - £9.30 per hour) plus excellent benefits</span></strong><br><strong><span style="font-size: small"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">Full or part-time hours to suit + sleep-ins</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: small"></span></strong><span style="font-size: medium; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Temporary contract for 1 year</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: medium">We are looking to recruit a <strong>*</strong><strong>F</strong><strong>emale Senior Support Worker (with enhanced responsibilities)</strong> to work in our Supported Living service in Keynsham supporting a lady with learning disabilities in her own home.  The enhanced responsbilities will include rota planning and shift cover, updating care and support plans and overseeing day to day admin tasks.  (Please also see attached Job Description) </span><span style="font-size: medium"></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">Who we are</span></strong><br></p><p><span style="font-size: medium">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.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">Making it happen- Your Role</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: medium">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. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium">On a daily basis, you may be involved in supporting people with the following activities: </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium">Cooking</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Cleaning</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Washing</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Managing Finances </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Shopping</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Going on holiday/ Days out </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Travelling to and from work </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium">Any many more! </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">About you </span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: medium">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. </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">Rewards and benefits</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: medium">In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium">20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays , pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">pension contribution</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Childcare vouchers</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">For further information</span> <span style="font-size: medium">o</span><span style="font-size: medium">r an informal discussion please call Alison on 07792 085551</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 9th July 2017</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">*This post is open to Female applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 Section 9 Part (1a) as a Genuine Occupational Requirement</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: small"></span></strong><br></p>