Female Support Worker

United Response

Female Support Worker

£30000

United Response, Withycombe Raleigh, East Devon

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 91337703c8e74192b24c179ef90db6db

Full Job Description

We are looking for creative and compassionate people to join one of our vibrant residential services in Exmouth. Everything our Support Workers do is aimed at enabling the people we support to do the things they love., The role of a Support Worker is a wide and varying one that includes:

  • Supporting with jobs around the house

  • Creating and planning different activity sessions

  • Supporting the people we support in the community

  • Understanding what support the different people we support require

  • Personal care

  • Encouraging independence amongst the people we support where possible


  • What makes a good Support Worker?

    The most important thing we look for is the right values. It's crucial that you are compassionate, friendly and treat the people we support with the integrity and respect they deserve. As some of the people we support require a high level of care we need people with patience and empathy. If you come to us with the right values and motivations we can give you all the training and support you need!

    Disability Confident
    About Disability Confident
    A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

  • £11.75 per hour

  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Additional annual leave 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


  • Please note this role will involve elements of evening, weekend and bank holiday work as well so flexibility is essential. You will not be required to work sleep in's for this role. The successful applicant will be subject to a full DBS check to cost to be met by United Response.

    Female Applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 - Section 9 - Part 1 (A) as a genuine occupational