Support Worker (Mat Leave Cover)

Job title:

Support Worker (Mat Leave Cover)

Company

United Response

Job description

Role: Support Worker –Salary: £11.75 per hourLocation: ChesterfieldAre you passionate about supporting others?Are you looking for a way to make a difference?United Response is Hiring! We are looking for a brilliant Support Worker to join one of our supported living services in Chesterfield on temporary basis of 36 hours per week. This position will be maternity cover.Who are United Response?We are a leading disability charity that is committed to making life better for young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs but we need you in order to make that happen.The role of a Support WorkerThe role of Support Worker is a varied one which involves putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do, your job may involve helping with jobs around the house, monitoring the wellbeing of the people we support or assisting them to access their community.What we need from youThe desire to help improve the lives of others and a willingness to learn are the main ingredients for making a great Support Worker. We don’t ask for specific experience as we will provide all the training and support you need to carry out the role of Support Worker in a person-centred way.This service does require applicants to hold a full drivers licence to enable you to support people and meet their specific needs.Looking after youLooking after our staff is hugely important to us, not only because of the great work you do but because it’s the right thing to do! Whether it’s professional training and development, saying thank you or making sure you are looked after if you’re ill, we will be there to support you.Pay and benefitsIn return for your dedication as a Support Worker you will receive:

• £12.25 per hour
• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time)
• Additional annual leave after 3 and 5 years’ service
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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

Please note – A full enhanced DBS will be completed for this role.

Expected salary

£12.25 per hour

Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Job date

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:37:53 GMT

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