Support Worker (Mat Leave Cover)

Role: Support Worker - You need to be able to work 36 hours, as this is a MAT Leave position. This will have potential to lead to a permanent position., United Response is Hiring! We are looking for a brilliant Support Worker to join one of our supported living services in Chesterfield on temporary basis of 36 hours per week. This position will be maternity cover. Who are United Response? We are a leading disability charity that is committed to making life better for young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs but we need you in order to make that happen. The role of a Support Worker The role of Support Worker is a varied one which involves putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do, your job may involve helping with jobs around the house, monitoring the wellbeing of the people we support or assisting them to access their community. What we need from you The desire to help improve the lives of others and a willingness to learn are the main ingredients for making a great Support Worker. We don't ask for specific experience as we will provide all the training and support you need to carry out the role of Support Worker in a person-centred way. This service does require applicants to hold a full drivers licence to enable you to support people and meet their specific needs. Looking after you Looking after our staff is hugely important to us, not only because of the great work you do but because it's the right thing to do! Whether it's professional training and development, saying thank you or making sure you are looked after if you're ill, we will be there to support you.

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.

• £12.25 per hour
• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time)
• Additional annual leave after 3 and 5 years' service
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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
Please note - A full enhanced DBS will be completed for this role and we also do not accept sponsorships at this time. Provisional and international drivers licenses are also not accepted.