Overview
Role: Support Worker (£250 Welcome Bonus – T&Cs apply)Location: TeignbridgeSalary: £12.40 per hourHours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Make a Real Difference in Exeter – Become a Support Worker!
Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on someone\s life?
Are you compassionate to others?
Are you dedicated to making a difference? Then we want to hear from you.
Our support workers are the heart of everything we do. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want to, whether that’s travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the commitment and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen.
Responsibilities
* Build relationships with the people you support and help them live their lives as they choose, in line with personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending appointments, employment, volunteering and hobbies.
* Support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in a supported living service to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Assist with activities such as going to the cinema, cooking, arts and crafts, and socialising in the community. Some individuals may require personal care and support with complex needs. A person-centred approach is essential to respecting each person\s choices and preferences.
Who you will be supporting
You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in a supported living service, helping them to lead independent and fulfilling lives. The people we support enjoy a variety of activities such as going to the cinema, cooking, arts and crafts, and socialising in the community. Some individuals may also require support with personal care and complex needs. A person-centred approach is essential to ensuring each individual’s choices and preferences are respected.
What we offer
* Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
* Time and half for bank holiday working
* Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*
* Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
* Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
* Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life
* UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond
* Work place pension scheme
* Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
* Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
* Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
United Response is not just a social care provider – we\re a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, Autistic People and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.
United Response\’s culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person\s identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
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