Support Worker

United Response; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Flexible weekend hours

Full training provided

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

United Response in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our small care home team. This role involves personal care, meal preparation, household tasks and supporting residents in the community.

You will work 37.5 hours per week at £13.25 per hour, with flexible weekend hours and comprehensive training provided. A DBS check is required, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care preferred but not essential.
• Empathy, integrity and commitment to treating others with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing, and use of any specialist equipment)
• Meal preparation and assistance
• Household tasks and medication support
• Supporting individuals in the community (e.g., attending medical appointments, shopping, and social outings)

Job description

Position: Support Worker
Location: Harrogate (Highgate Park)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be currently resident within the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

United Response are looking for a full time support worker with experience in challenging Behaviour and lone working for our service in Harrogate.

About the service:

We are a small, welcoming care home in Harrogate, providing tailored support for four young adults with complex physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and wheelchair use.

We are currently seeking a Support Worker to join our dedicated and friendly team. This role involves supporting individuals with a wide range of daily living activities both at home and in the community. Responsibilities include:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing, and use of any specialist equipment)
• Meal preparation and assistance
• Household tasks and medication support
• Supporting individuals in the community (e.g., attending medical appointments, shopping, and social outings)

A significant aspect of this role is providing personal care. Are you comfortable and confident in offering this kind of support?

You will be joining a stable, experienced, and fun team, led by a proactive and supportive manager. We offer flexible weekend hours that can be tailored to suit your personal commitments, creating a great opportunity for work-life balance.

If you're compassionate, reliable, and looking to make a real difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you.

Have a look at the video below about working at Highgate Park, Harrogate.

https://youtu.be/o9w2BoFMGV8

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 routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, Volunteering and hobbies.

About you

We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and proactive individuals to join our team. While previous experience in social care is not essential, it is vital that you bring empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to treating others with dignity and respect. Comprehensive training will be provided, both online and in person, to support you in your role.

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

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card * T&C's apply
• 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

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

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 Connect, Empowered, Bold and Driven

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 Con

We are interviewing on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

This role is subject to a DBS check, the cost of which will be covered by United Response. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, early application is strongly encouraged.

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