Support Worker

United Response; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with mental health and learning disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will empower those you support to lead fulfilling lives, whether that means enjoying local parks or pursuing their dreams. With a commitment to person-centred care, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of those in your care. Join a dedicated team that values inclusion and personal growth, and enjoy a range of benefits including enhanced sick pay, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced company sick pay

Paid training and qualifications

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing days

Travel to work scheme

Discounts from retailers

Access to occupational health services

Recognition program for outstanding work

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs or disabilities.
• Ability to build relationships and support personal care routines.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to live independently and support their daily routines.
• Assist with personal care, medication management, and appointments.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Personal Care Assistance

Education

Relevant Social Care Qualification

Job description

• Salary: £12.40 per hour (plus excellent benefits)

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!

This position is all about building relationships with the people you will be supporting while helping them with their day-to-day routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, Volunteering and hobbies.

Who will you be supporting?

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker role to work in one of our brilliant supported living services in Dover. Here at United Response we pride ourselves on providing person-centred support to young people and adults with mental health needs, physical disabilities and learning disabilities, our Support Workers are a key part of making sure that happens.

In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Time and half for bank holiday working
• 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.
• Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters
• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
• 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, people with Autism 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 beCreative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

United Responses’ 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.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities includingguaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.