At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in their daily routines and empower them to live life on their terms.
- Company: Join a respected charity dedicated to championing rights for people with disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, enhanced sick leave, training opportunities, and discounts at over 3,500 retailers.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact and build relationships while helping others thrive.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and a compassionate attitude towards supporting others.
The predicted salary is between 13.25 - 13.25 £ per hour.
Salary: £13.25 per hour (plus an additional 12.07% annual leave allowance)
Location: Chippenham
Hours: Relief - Zero Hour Contract
You must hold a Full UK Driving licence to be considered for this role. Please note our organisation is currently unable to sponsor visas for any positions.
Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on someone's life? Are you compassionate to others? Are you dedicated to making a difference? Then we want to hear from you.
Our support workers are the heart of everything we do. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want to, whether that’s travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the commitment and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen.
This position is all about building relationships with the people you will be supporting while helping them with their day-to-day routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, volunteering and hobbies.
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.
Benefits:
- Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
- Time and half for bank holiday working
- Access to Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
- Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
- Work place pension scheme
- Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
Please be aware that this role will involve weekend, bank holiday work and sleep ins. The successful candidate will also be subject to a full DBS check.
United Response is not just a social care provider – we’re a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with Autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles.
In everything we do, we strive to be Connected, Empowered, Driven, Bold. United Response’s culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
Relief Support Worker in Chippenham employer: United Response
United Response is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a significant impact in the community. With a supportive work culture, competitive salary, enhanced sick pay, and access to ongoing training, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally in the vibrant town of Redruth. Join us to not only build futures for those we support but also to cultivate your own career in a rewarding environment.
