Support Worker

United Response; Torquay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced company sick and maternity/pà

Time and half for bank holiday working

2 wellbeing days per year

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Access to free occupational health, 12

Fully paid training and access to qual

Generous annual leave allowance

UR STARS recognition programme

Workplace pension scheme

Long service awards

Travel to work scheme (season ticket

Online shopping platform with 3,500+"}

Other perks

Job summary

United Response in Torbay, Devon, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the people they support. You will help with daily routines, personal care, finances, and community activities, guided by individual support plans and goals.

The role centers on building strong relationships, encouraging independence, and empowering people to pursue interests from local outings to hobbies, with thorough training and a supportive team.

Job description

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Location: Torbay, Devon

Contract/hours: 37.5 hours per week available

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.

Who will you be supporting?

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.

Benefits

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Time and half for bank holiday working
• 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
• UR STARS recognition programme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

About United Response

United Response is 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.

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. Our organisation is currently unable to sponsor any new visas.