Job Title: Support Worker- Harrogate
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £20,475 per annum. (Plus, allowances of circa £2500 per annum)
Job type: Full Time 37.5 hours per week. (Shifts can be 5 days over 7 or 4 longer days and 3 days off). Can consider part time.
We are a charity with over 40 years’ experience of support that changes with you. Our staff promote a person-centred approach and we are looking for similar minded individuals to join our incredible team who deliver a world class service to four young adults, in their own home and the community, with physical disabilities and complex 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. In our work we aim to be creative, strong, honest, responsive and united.
Rewards and benefits:
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
- pension contribution
- Pay increases due July 2023 rising to £10.70 per hour, then a further increase October 2023 rising to £10.90 per hour.
- 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
- Refer a friend scheme
We are a small friendly care home supporting 4 young adults with physical and learning disabilities within their home and in the community in Harrogate.
With a strong, stable and fun staff team and supportive, proactive manager- we now have a vacancy for relief weekend / holiday support worker to join our team. The weekend hours can be set or flexible to fit in with your home life.
In order to be too considered for this role, you MUST send an application from to us via our website.
In 2 simple steps you will be considered for the role:
- Click ‘Apply’ on this advert
- Follow the instructions on how to apply for this post; download and fill out the application form and send it, with your CV, to the email address shown.
Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK
About you:
We welcome people from all walks of life to apply for a job with us. All training is provided; however, we ask that you have the compassion and integrity to treat people with dignity and respect.
Information about the Charity:
United Response is an award-winning charity supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities to take control of their lives and to get involved in their community. We do this in many different ways, from supporting people in their own homes to working with people to access training and work opportunities. We support around 2,000 people in over 300 locations across England and Wales and employ over 3,500 staff.
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.
