Support Worker

United Response

Support Worker

£30000

United Response, Newtown, Kirklees

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 30 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 821a247cde964791a983b71b6e99b42c

Full Job Description

United Response are not just a social care provider - We are a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people who have learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.

If you are looking for career satisfaction and the feeling of making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Our Support Workers are the heart of our team. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want it - Whether that's travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the passion and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen.

This role is all about building a one to one relationship with the person you will be supporting while helping them with their day to day routine such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with enjoying hobbies.

Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

United Response is a leading national charity. We were founded in 1973 with just one service in West Sussex. We now support around 2,000 people, work in 400 locations across England and Wales and employ more than 3,500 staff. In our work we aim to be CREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE and UNITED.

Previous applicants need not apply

United Responses' culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities.

Why work for United Response?

  • Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership

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

  • Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications

  • Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)

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

  • Increased annual leave following 3 and 5 years completion with the company

  • UR STARS - Organisation recognition for outstanding achievements