Relief Support Worker

United Response

  • Bristol Area
  • £13.89 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Role: Relief Support WorkerSalary: £13.89 per hour (inclusive of 12.07% annual leave allowance)Location: North Bristol (Filton & Brentry)Hours: Relief - Zero hour contract(You must hold a Full UK Driving licence and be able to drive manual vehicles to be considered for this role)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.About youPrevious 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 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.The needs of this service do require the successful applicant to hold a full manual UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. The successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check the cost of which to be met by United Response.In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;
  • Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*
  • 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
  • Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
  • Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
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 Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.United Responses’ 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.#URC

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