Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £10.70 per hour rising to £10.90 in October
Job type: Full Time 37.5 hours per week. (Shifts can be 5 days over 7 or 4 longer days and 3 days off). Can consider part time.
Are you compassionate, caring and hard working?
Are you passionate in your belief that individuals with a disability should have the same rights to choices, dignity and life satisfaction as everyone else in society
Are you looking for a career that works for you? – If so United Response would love to hear from you.
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
- Refer a friend scheme
About you
We welcome people from all walks of life to apply for a job with us. All training is provided, however we ask that you have the compassion and integrity to treat people with dignity and respect.
Making it happen- 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.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost to be met by United Response.
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.
We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward as a result of the high calibre of candidates responding to the advert.
Information about the Charity:
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.
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.
