Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £11.75 per hour (plus excellent benefits)
Job type: Part-time or relief
United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.
The Role:
We currently support one young lady with down syndrome & autism in Weston-Super-Mare. The person we support is a huge family person and loves spending time with her family both at home and out in the community doing activities. As a support worker you will be there to encourage her to do the things she loves. One of her main passions is popping down to The Playhouse and watching some amazing musicals. There are many things that she has an interest in such as; horses, going to church, music festivals, visiting cathedrals and much more!
The Candidate:
The person we support does have down syndrome and autism which means she can struggle to communicate with people but is very good with familiar faces and loves having a regular people around her.
We understand you may not have experience within this sector but please be assured that this is absolutely fine. Our amazing staff team have supported this young lady for many of years so have a great understanding for supporting her which they will be more than happy to support you with too. Further to this United Response will provide you with all the training required to enable you to provide top-notch support.
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Welcome Bonus
- 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service
- Sick Pay
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
- Pension Contribution
- Paid DBS
Our vision is a society where everyone has equal access to the same rights and opportunities.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; personal carer, care manager, support staff, Care Assistant, Enabler, Carer, Care Worker, Care Assist, Care Coordinator, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support will be considered for this role.
