Support Worker

Previous experience in a Support Worker type role is not essential but an awareness of learning disabilities and challenging behaviours is. What is most important is that you are an empathetic, resilient and robust individual with a genuine passion for supporting others. Having the ability to think on your feet is an important skill for this role as it means that you will be able to adapt to the needs of the people you are supporting. What would you be doing?

• Assisting with jobs around the house
• Teaching and developing life skills
• Encouraging the people we support to access the community
• Accompanying on trips and leisure activities
• Dealing with some behaviours that challenge
• Personal care, Please note that this role will involve elements of evening, weekend and bank holiday work as well as sleep in shifts so flexibility is essential and the successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check
Welcome Bonus of £250 to new starters at our service in Bristol. T&C's apply. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with disabilities. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you are interested in applying for employment with United Response and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application please send an email with your request to kat.dingle@unitedresponse.org.uk #STH

(To be considered for this post you must hold a Full UK driving licence and be able to drive manual vehicles)

United Response is a leading national disability charity and we are looking for compassionate individuals to join our supported living services in Bristol. Here at United Response we passionately believe in supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and mental health needs. With the help of Support Workers who share in our core values, the people we support in Bristol are able to live full and sociable lives that involve interacting in the community without barriers.

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 In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years' service
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Sick Pay
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost to be met by United Response.
• Pension Contribution
• £250 Welcome Bonus