Support Worker - Waking Night, Midsomer Norton

<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">£15,600 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium">£8.00 per hour rising to £8.30 per hour after probation plus excellent benefits</span></strong><br><br><br><span style="font-size: medium"><strong>We are looking to recruit a <span style="text-decoration: underline">Waking Night Support Worker</span> to work to work 3/4 10 hour night shifts to support a young man with learning difficulties in our Supported Living service in Midsomer Norton.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium"><strong>In addition we also have day hours available to be agreed with the successful candidate.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium">This role comes with full training, generous rewards, real career progression prospects and genuine job satisfaction.</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, 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.   </span><br></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">Personal care </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Attending Drs/ hospital appointments </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium">Shopping and socialising </span></li></ul><p style="margin-left: 18.0pt"><span style="font-size: medium">And 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><span style="font-size: medium">Plus the chance to make a positive difference to someone's life every day- which is the biggest perk of all!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium"><strong>For further information or an informal discussion please call Laura on 07747 201259 or Alison on 07792 085551</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium"><strong>Closing date for applications midnight Sunday 30th July 2017</strong></span></p><p></p>