Support worker

2 weeks ago

Truro, United Kingdom United Response Full time
Are you kind and caring, with a passion for helping others? Do you love being outdoors and enjoying the fresh air?
If so, United Response wants to hear from you We are looking for hard-working and compassionate people to join our team at our busy Boscawen Farm service, situated halfway between Redruth and Truro.
LOCATION: Boscawen Farm, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8EZACCOUNTABLE TO: Service ManagerHOURS: Full-time roles available (evening and weekend work may be required)SALARY: £11.75 per hour
Who We Are
United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973, whose mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs have the opportunity to live their lives to the full. We support around 2000 people in over 300 locations across England and Wale, and employ over 3,600 staff.
Boscawen Farm is one of the ways we aim to give the people we support the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy different activities such as woodwork, pottery and animal care on a working farm. Through the running of different creative sessions on our 45-acre farm, United Response works to provide the high-quality person-centred approach to social care that we are so passionate about.
What We're Looking For
We don't ask for specific skills or experience; for us it's all about finding people who share in our values of being honest, creative, united, responsive and strong. You should combine a friendly and compassionate personality with the genuine desire to help others. We like to see that our Support Workers have a good work ethic and take pride in creating an environment where the people we support enjoy being. Any experience or interest in the following would be a bonus:
  • Woodwork
  • Horticulture
  • Arts and crafts
  • Media
  • Livestock

What to Expect
As a Support Worker on Boscawen Farm, you will:
  • Work with the people we support in a range of activities
  • Assist with the daily running of a working farm
  • Encourage the people we support to try new things
  • Help create a fun and lively environment
  • Track outcomes to ensure that the people we support make progress.

What We Can Offer You
United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees which includes:
  • Pension contribution
  • Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
  • Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for Blue Light Card
  • Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
  • Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
  • 2x basic salary life assurance scheme
  • Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
  • A collaborative and caring team to support you
  • Potential for career progression

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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