Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Exmouth (must be commutable)
Salary: £11.75 per hour
Job type: Full Time 37.5 hours per week.
United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.
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About you:
Welcome Bonus of £250 to new starters at our services in Exmouth. T&C's apply
United Response are looking for creative and compassionate people to join one of our vibrant services in Exmouth.
Are you an inspiring Support Worker?
Do you have the ability to empathise, care and support those who need your help?
If yes, we would love to hear from you!
Are you?
- Someone with passion, energy, skills and enthusiasm to support individuals in their home and community
- Able to inspire and work as a team in a social care setting.
- Able to demonstrate experience in working alongside people with autism, some health care needs and learning disabilities.
- Someone who can demonstrate absolute commitment towards recognising and achieving the aspirations of the people we support and working alongside them and the team to really make things happen.
- Able to see and seize the opportunities that everyday life give us.
Your Role
The job is all about giving people encouragement, guidance and support so they can live as independently as possible and have the freedom to make their own choices. Even though personal care is an element of the position along with manual handling, this role is all about building one to one relationships with the person you will be supporting and enjoying spending time with each other.
Applicants must hold a full UK driving license to be considered for this role
The benefits of this exciting new opportunity -
No matter what your interests, we have you covered...
- Holiday discounts? Yes we have those!
- 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays , pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years' service - Perfect for those holiday discounts!
- Shopaholic? Check! we cater to you! Vouchers, discount cards, money saving cards.
- Gym Membership offers for all the fitness junkies? Yes, we have those too!
Or maybe, you're into personal and professional development? You guessed it... we have so many opportunities for you.
If you want to make a difference in your community, join a team of dedicated professionals and support those we care for to live more independently, please get in touch today.
Key responsibilities:
- To support people in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person centred support plans.
- To demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse or neglect in line with United Response's Safeguarding Adults policy.
- To ensure that support plans reflect the changing needs and wishes of the people we support by contributing to regular monitoring and review.
- To encourage and enable the people we support to become active members of both their local and wider communities.
- To support people to develop or maintain good family relationships and a range of friendships.
- To support people in all aspects of their daily living, for example, going shopping, cooking, keeping their home clean and tidy, budgeting and paying bills.
- To deliver personal care (if required) with dignity and respect.
- To support people to stay healthy and safe, following guidance from health professionals where health support is required.
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.
Our vision is a society where everyone has equal access to the same rights and opportunities.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; personal carer, care manager, support staff, Care Assistant, Enabler, Carer, Care Worker, Care Assist, Care Coordinator, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support will be considered for this role.