Role: Support Worker Salary: £12.00 per hour £62 per sleep-in shift Location: Launceston Hours: Full time and Part-time hours available Make a Real Difference with United Response Who We Are United Response is a national charity dedicated to empowering people to live independently and with dignity in their communities. Founded in 1973, we now support over 2,000 individuals across England and Wales, with 3,500 team members driven by our core values—CREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE, and UNITED. About the Role As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting a dynamic individual who enjoys outings, coffee trips, shopping, and seasonal events. He takes great pride in his appearance, enjoys cooking, and keeps his home on a spacious farm in excellent order. This is a unique role in a beautiful environment. He also experiences some challenging behaviours, requiring someone who is patient, resilient, and able to provide gentle but steady support. Your strength and patience will be essential in helping him manage his day and maintain his independence. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Assisting with cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks Encouraging and accompanying him on outings, shopping, and community events Supporting him in managing his behaviour with calm and consistent guidance Assisting with personal care and providing sleep-in support as needed The only essential qualification is a valid UK driving license; the rest is about your character—compassion, respect. What We’re Looking For A compassionate, patient, and resilient individual who can handle challenging behaviours with a calm approach A genuine desire to help others live independently Strong team skills and an understanding of the importance of dignity and respect in care Benefits Competitive Pay : £12.00 per hour £62 per sleep-in shift Comprehensive Benefits : Pension, Cycle to Work scheme, fully paid training, and travel loan Increased annual leave after 3 and 5 years’ service Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers Additional Information Flexibility is essential as this role includes evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts. A full DBS check is required and will be funded by United Response. Ready to Make a Real Impact? If you have the patience, strength, and commitment to support someone in a truly meaningful way, apply now to join United Response. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and Disability Confident Leader. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria. Need help applying? Contact us at tamsin.kirbyunitedresponse.org.uk. STH