Support Worker
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £11.75 per hour (plus excellent benefits) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | BS23 4RB |
| Company: | United Response |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UNIT172741 |
Summary
Role: Female Support Worker (£250 welcome bonus)
Salary: £11.75 per hour
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Hours: Part-time or relief
Driver licence: Full UK drivers licence required
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we are unable to take applicants currently requiring Sponsorship with United Response as all available licences have been filled
Are you looking for that job role that makes you feel like part of a family? Here at our supported living service in Weston-super-Mare we support a young lady who loves to be out in the community.
She is a huge family person and loves spending time with her family whether this is in her own home or going out into the community to do activities. The staff team will support has many things she loves to do but one of her main passions is popping down to The Playhouse and watching some of the amazing musicals like, Matilda so be prepared to come with your singing voice. She has an amazing sense of humor and an all-around amazing person to support. To top all of these amazing things off we want you to know that she is a huge foodie which may involve trips to places like The Birmingham Food Show which she recently visited.
There are many more things that she likes such as; horses, going to church, music festivals, visiting cathedrals and SO much more!
Support requirements
The person you will be supporting has 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
We have attached a job description to look over but if you have any questions please contact our local recruiter, Grace, on 07585680957 or grace.oldroyd@unitedresponse.org.uk and she will be happy to answer any questions you have
*Terms and Conditions apply to the Welcome Bonus*
Please note this role will involve elements of evening, weekend and bank holiday work however, as this is a relief position you have the ability to pick and choose the shifts that are best suited to you.
(Female Applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 - Section 9 - Part 1 (A) as a genuine occupational requirement.
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