Support Worker
Full time
£11.75 per hour (plus excellent benefits and full training!)
North Shields
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary people!
What you can expect to do:
The role of Support Worker is really varied; it can be anything from helping individuals to learn and develop life skills to assisting with their day-to-day living.
Duties will include:
* Helping to provide structure and routine as well as giving encouragement, guidance, and support on a daily basis.
* Supporting with jobs around the house such as cooking and cleaning.
* Providing personal care when needed.
* Assisting with community outings.
What we need from you:
We are not looking for specific skills or experience as we provide full training; however, excellent communication and people skills are essential!
A full UK driving license is required for this role.
Most of our roles involve elements of weekend and evening work as well as sleep-in shifts (for which you will be paid), so flexibility is necessary.
What's in it for you?
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
* 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time), which increases after 3 and 5 years of service.
* Pension contribution.
* The opportunity to be part of our UR Stars Recognition Scheme.
* Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services.
* Fully paid training and access to nationally recognized qualifications.
* Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan).
* Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers.
United Response is a leading national charity that provides support to young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or physical disabilities. For us, it’s all about ensuring that the people we support have the opportunity to make life happen.
Working at United Response is not just a job - it’s a chance to make life happen, to start a new career that is truly rewarding, and to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs have the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost to be met by United Response. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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