support workers

United Response; Clotherholme; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Blue Light Card

Health, wellbeing and counselling

Training and qualifications

Generous annual leave

UR STARS recognition

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Season ticket loan

Retail discounts platform

Job summary

United Response in Ripon is seeking dedicated support workers to join a small, friendly care home team. You will help five young adults with learning disabilities and autism with daily living, personal care, and community activities, following their personal support plans.

You will work in a person-centred environment, building trusting relationships, promoting independence, and empowering the people we support to take part in hobbies, outings, and appointments.

Qualifications

• A person-centred approach is essential.
• Commitment and drive to empower adults with learning disabilities/autism.

Responsibilities

• Support five adults with learning disabilities/autism in a supported living setting.
• Assist with dressing, personal care, finances, medication, and appointments.
• Facilitate activities and community outings, including cinema, cooking, and arts/crafts.
• Build relationships and promote independence in daily routines.

Job description

United Response are seeking support workers to join our are small and friendly care home in Ripon. You will be supporting five young adults with physical and learning disabilities, both in their home and out in the local community. You'll be joining a strong, stable, and supportive staff team, led by a proactive and approachable manager, in a positive, fun, and person-centred environment. 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. Who will you be supporting? You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in a supported living service, helping them to lead independent and fulfilling lives. The people we support enjoy a variety of activities such as going to the cinema, cooking, arts and crafts, and socialising in the community. Some individuals may also require support with personal care and complex needs. A person-centred approach is essential to ensuring each individual's choices and preferences are respected. 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

• 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