Support Worker

United Response; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is looking for dedicated support workers to empower individuals with learning disabilities, Autism, and mental health needs. This role involves assisting a gentleman with Autism in daily living tasks and activities, ensuring he lives life to the fullest. In return, you will receive competitive benefits, training opportunities, and support for career growth within a compassionate team.

Benefits

Enhanced sick and maternity/paternity pay

Access to discounts through Blue Light Card

Fully paid training and nationally recognized qualifications

Generous annual leave allowance

Travel to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with Autism and mental health challenges.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks and medication management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines as per their personal support plans.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and household tasks.
• Foster meaningful relationships with the individuals supported.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Knowledge of Autism

Empathy

Education

Relevant qualifications in social care

Job description

Location: Westerhope – Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract/hours: 37.5

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.

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

Who will you be supporting?

A gentleman with Autism and a mental health diagnosis.

He loves walking and socialising.

Enjoys fashion (avid cuff link collector) and is the biggest fan of Doctor Who.

An ideal applicant would be able to assist with daily living tasks, medication, and have good knowledge of autism and schizophrenia.

And be able to name all of Doctor Who’s villains.

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

Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay.

Time and a 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 and apprenticeships.

Generous annual leave allowance to help you balance work and personal life.

Our UR STARS recognition program rewards 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, Autism, and mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and participate actively in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. We strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United in everything we do.

Our culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing, and innovative working models help ensure everyone—regardless of background—feels included and can reach their full potential. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, recognising all parts of a person’s identity. We believe our strength comes from the diverse capabilities and qualities each person brings, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and growth.

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, including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.