Overview
Role: Support Worker / Sports Enabler
Salary: £12.40 per hour
Location: Torbay
Hours: Part time and relief hours available
We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic ROC Active service in Torbay as a Support Worker/ Sports Enabler
Find out more about us here
Responsibilities
The role of a Support Worker / Sports Enabler
At ROC Active, we focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred support through active and engaging sessions that promote physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. As a Support Worker / Sports Enabler, your role is all about helping people with learning disabilities to take part in physical activities, sports, and community-based sessions that improve their confidence and quality of life.
* Support individuals to participate in sports, exercise, and recreational activities
* Encourage and enable people to try new physical challenges and set personal goals
* Help with the planning and running of group sessions and community outings
* Promote independence, inclusion, and positive wellbeing through active support
* Work flexibly across different settings, including indoor and outdoor environments
What we need from you
ROC Active is about energy, innovation, and creating inclusive fun. No previous experience is necessary – we provide full training. What matters most is that you're:
* Passionate about people
* Enthusiastic about sports, exercise, and inclusive activity
* Flexible, creative, and able to think on your feet
* A team player who’s also confident working independently
Access to your own transport is desirable due to the variety of session locations across Torbay and the surrounding areas.
Pay and benefits
* £12.40 per hour
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Extra 12.7% pay for relief staff (in place of paid holiday) for relief only
* Additional annual leave after 3 and 5 years’ service
* Pension contribution
* Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services
* Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
* Online discounts with over 3,500 retailers
* x2 wellbeing days a year
Please note: This role may include occasional weekend or evening sessions. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader. We guarantee interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require support with your application, please contact: tamsin.kirby@unitedresponse.org.uk #URC
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