Support Worker

2 months ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom United Response Full time

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Welwyn (must be commutable)

Salary: £11.75 per hour

Job type: Full Time 37.5 hours per week, Permanent.

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.

We are currently looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join one of our busy residential care services in Welwyn. We currently provide support to eight individuals who have a range of high complex needs and disabilities but are united by a love of life. Our mission is to help those individuals make life happen, and our Support Workers are a key part of that aim.

What makes a good Support Worker?

Previous experience in a Support Worker type role is not essential but an awareness of learning disabilities and challenging behaviours 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 a Support Worker you will be responsible for:

  • Assisting with daily chores such as cooking and cleaning
  • Taking individuals on leisure activities
  • Accompanying on holidays
  • Helping the people we support access the community
  • Promoting independence amongst the people we support
  • Personal care
  • Dealing with complex needs
  • Liaise with other agencies and families
  • 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

To be a successful Support Worker you should be a kind and compassionate individual with a genuine desire to help people. You should have the ability to use your initiative to ensure that the individuals we support are able to do the things they love where possible. Previous experience working with Learning Disabilities is highly desirable.

We expect our Support Workers to combine this ability to adapt with a bright personality and a sense of humour.

In return for your dedication as a Support Worker you will receive:

  • 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years' service
  • Pension contribution
  • Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
  • Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
  • Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
  • Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
  • Do you want to gain a recognised qualification in social care? - We offer the ability to work and study at the same time (subject to funding and criteria)

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.



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