Support Worker

ROBERT OWEN COMMUNITIES; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing days

Discount Card (Blue Light)

Free occupational health

Fully paid training

Generous annual leave

Travel to work loan

Job summary

United Response is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Bristol. You will support individuals with learning disabilities, using the Nourish app to access care plans. The role requires flexibility for evening, weekend and sleep-in shifts, and a Full UK driving licence is essential.

We offer a supportive career with training, DBS checks, and a range of employee benefits as part of our mission to empower lives in the community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Support Worker role is not essential.
• Awareness of learning disabilities and challenging behaviour preferred.
• You are empathetic, resilient and robust with a passion for supporting others.
• Ability to think on your feet to adapt to needs of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Use Nourish app to manage care and support plans.
• Provide support with daily living needs for individuals.
• Be flexible for evening, weekend and sleep-in shifts.
• Work with team to promote dignity and independence.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Support Worker

Job details

• Location: Bristol
• 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: Brentry, Bristol

Hours: 37.5 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

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.

Your role

Previous experience in a Support Worker type role is not essential but an awareness of learning disabilities and challenging behaviour is. What is most important is that you are an empathetic, resilient and robust individual with a genuine passion for supporting others. Having the ability to think on your feet is an important skill for this role as it means that you will be able to adapt to the needs of the people you are supporting.

As part of your role, you will be using a digital app called Nourish, where all care and support plans of the people we support are held. Experience of using a digital or mobile app would be desirable however full training will be given

Please note that this role will involve elements of evening, weekend and bank holiday work as well as sleep in shifts so flexibility is essential.

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 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.
• 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.

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