Relief Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join us as a Relief Support Worker and help us provide the best person-centred support possible. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, supported and experienced team within one of our services in the Merton area.

As a Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• Helping with daily chores such as cooking and cleaning


• Administering medication


• Manual handling


• Personal care


• Checking in on the people we support


• Necessary administrative tasks


• Dealing with some minor challenging behaviours


What we need from you

Here at United Response, the most important thing to us is that you share in our values of being strong, united, responsive, creative an honest. We don't ask for previous experience as you will be given all the training and support needed to help you become the best Support Worker possible.

Given the increasing role IT plays in support work candidates should have a basic IT ability.

As part of your role, you will be using a digital app called Nourish, where all care and support plans of the people we support are held. Experience of using a digital or mobile app would be desirable however full training will be given


• £13.15 per hour (plus an additional 12.03% rolled up holiday pay)


• Pension contribution


• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services


• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)


• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers


• Do you want to gain a recognised qualification in social care? - We offer the ability to work and study at the same time (subject to funding and criteria)


Please note this role will include elements of weekend and bank holiday work so flexibility is desirable. Successful applicants will be subject to a full DBS check