Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

United Response; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sickness and maternity pay

Wellbeing days

Blue Light Discount Card

Occupational health support

Nationally recognised training and/or

Generous annual leave

UR STARS recognition program

Pension scheme

Travel to work scheme

Staff discounts on retailers

Job summary

United Response is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to cover a 12-month maternity leave in our Leeds service. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) and focuses on empowering individuals with complex needs to live independently and participate in their communities.

Training will be provided to ensure high standards of care and support. Applications are welcomed from those with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex needs.
• Full UK driving licence & be able to drive manual vehicles.
• Legal right to work in the UK and be resident in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day routines in line with personal support plans (e.g., dressing, personal care, finances, medication, appointments).
• Support with employment, volunteering, and hobbies.
• Build relationships with people we support and enable them to live the life they want.

Skills

Experience in complex needs

Driving licence

Manual vehicle driving

Job description

Join United Response as a Support Worker & Make a Difference in Your Community!

Position:Support Worker (Maternity Cover 12 months)
Location:Leeds
Hours: 37.5

Requirements:

• Experience in complex needs
• You must hold a Full UK driving licence & be able to drive manual vehicles.
• 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 seeking a full-time Support Worker to join our service in Leeds on a 12-month maternity cover contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent following the maternity cover period.

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 Connected, 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.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by United Response. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Keywords

Care Assistant, Care Worker, Care, Healthcare Assistant, Charity, Support