Support Worker

ROBERT OWEN COMMUNITIES; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sick pay

Bank holiday uplift

Wellbeing days

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Discounts platform

Training and qualifications

Travel to work scheme

Job summary

United Response in Exmouth is seeking a kind, empathetic Support Worker to empower the people we support to live their lives. This hands-on social care role focuses on independence, holistic wellbeing, and everyday achievements.

The successful candidate will have a Full UK Driving Licence, be comfortable working as part of a small close-knit team, and commit to DBS checks. Full-time, 35 hours weekly, with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Enhanced DBS check will be conducted (cost covered by the employer).

Responsibilities

• Empower people to live their lives to the full.
• Promote independence and holistic wellbeing.
• Work as part of a small team to support daily needs.

Skills

Driving licence

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Support Worker

Job details

• Location: Exmouth
• Salary: £13.25 per hour (plus excellent benefits)
• Expiry date: 27/09/2026
• Permanent - Full Time

Role: Support Worker

Salary:£13.25 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Location: Exmouth

Hours: 35 hours per week

You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence to apply for this role.

Please note our organisation is currently unable to sponsor visas for any positions

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.

Your role

No two days at Brimley are the same. Each day brings new experiences, achievements, laughter, and plenty of singing, reflecting the unique paths of the people we support.

We encourage independence by celebrating both big and small achievements and by taking a holistic approach to care, ensuring every aspect of each person’s wellbeing is thoughtfully supported.

As a small home, we are proud of our close knit team who work collaboratively and always place the best interests of the people we support at the heart of everything they do. We are currently looking for kind, empathetic, and adaptable individuals to join our team and make a meaningful difference every day. This is a hands-on social care role that’s ideal for someone kind, patient, and enthusiastic about helping others achieve their goals.

The needs of this service do require the successful applicant to hold a full UK driving licence. The successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check the cost of which to be met by United Response.

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
• Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card
• 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.
• Our 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 beConnected, Empowered, Driven and Bold.

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