Support Worker

Job details

• Location: Werrington/Launceston
• Salary: £12.60 per hour plus £62 sleep in allowance
• Expiry date: 03/02/2026
• Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Support Worker

Salary: £12.60 per hour plus £62 sleep in allowance

Location: Werrington/Launceston

Contract/hours: 0-37.5 hours (Full-time, Part-time and relief contracts available)

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.

You will need to have a Full UK Driver’s Licence for this role!

Who will you be supporting?

This single occupancy service is home to a Male who enjoys going to sporting events, cooking and day trips to places such as Liskeard. This gentleman takes great pride in his appearance and makes sure his home is kept in excellent order. He can experience some challenges therefore you will need to come with patience, resilience and able to provide gentle but steady support.

In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay

• Time and half for bank holiday working

• Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year

• 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

• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.

• 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

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, Autistic people 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.

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Support worker

Job details

• Location: Darlington
• Salary: £12.40 per hour
• Expiry date: 02/02/2026
• Permanent - Full Time

Support Worker 

Salary £12.40per hour

Location Darlington 

Contract/hours 37.5hours

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.

In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;

·Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay

·Time and half for bank holiday working

·Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year

·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

·Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.

·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

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, autistic people 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 beCreative, 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.

Job Description

Title:

Support Worker

Reports to:

Day Opportunities Coordinator

Remuneration:

£23,627

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Based:

            Paul’s Place Hub, Shire Way, Yate, BS37 8YS

            Permanent Contract, 28 days annual leave which includes 3 days for the

Terms:
Christmas shutdown, plus bank holidays (based on a full-time equivalent), Occasional weekend
and evening working will be required.

DBS Status:

Enhanced DBS with appropriate barred checks

ROLE PURPOSE

To  provide  support  to  the  individuals  who  use  the  services  of  Paul’s  Place  (Members)  through
supporting  the  delivery  of  various  projects,  activities  and  services  including  our  new  service  for
young adults with a learning disability and/or autism. The role is to ensure that Members meet their
outcomes and  that  their  support  needs  are  met  (as outlined  in keyworker  meetings and  support
plans) and that you promote Members right to make informed choices and to exercise control when
it comes to their own lives and outcomes. You will be an enthusiastic compassionate person with a
positive can-do attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team.

MAIN DUTIES

Organisational
Responsibilities

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•  To support and assist the Day Opportunities Coordinator in providing
support worker cover for all Paul’s Place projects, activities and
services.

•  To work with Members to enable and empower them to increase

their independence through their day support programme.

•  To support Members on the evening programme.
•  To lead on specific activities, or projects and contribute to the day

facility programme as part of a team and independently.

•  To be an assigned ‘Key Worker’ to a number of Members supporting

them to take the steps to achieve the things that they want to

through Paul’s Place services and by supporting Members to set and
meet their outcomes.  Completing all appropriate paperwork relating
to their plan.

•  To always model a caring, compassionate, and patient persona

working with Members to encourage and empower them.

•  To support Members to participate in Paul’s Place service, projects,
and activities, including practical support where required. Always
focusing on building Members skills and independence. This will
include projects and activities both on and off site.

•  To support Members with personal care where required and always
with dignity and being led by the individual that you are helping.
•  To support the delivery of meals to Members, where necessary,

adhering to all food hygiene standards and assisting Members who
need support at mealtimes.

•  To support the physical ‘set up’ of all Paul’s Place services this will
include the cleaning and sanitisation as part of infection control.

•  To support Members on short breaks throughout the year, this

involves travelling and providing overnight support.
•  Contribute to individual support plans for Members.
•  Encourage the active participation and involvement of Members in

activities.

•  Encourage and support Members to participate in developing and
leading on Paul’s Place activities and projects, where suitable, in
line with their interests and personal goals.

•  To work in a creative and solutions focused way through sharing
ideas for service development and improvement, in line with
Members needs and wishes.

•  Work with the whole Paul’s Place team to maintain a healthy and

safe day facility for Paul’s Place Members working in a ‘safety first’
culture.

•  Raise any welfare concerns to the Safeguarding lead.
•  To read and adhere to all risk assessments, policies and procedures

for Members and general use.

•  To complete all necessary paperwork in a professional and timely

manner.

Service Delivery,
Quality Assurance,
Monitoring and
Evaluation

Relationship
Management

•  To develop professional relationships with staff, volunteers,

Members, Trustees, and management colleagues.

•  To adhere to the Paul’s Place Professional Boundaries Policy and

‘live out’ the Paul’s Place values (inclusive, encouraging,
empowering, caring and friendly)

General duties

•  Attend  line  management  supervision,  team  meetings  and  annual

appraisal.

•  Keep  up  to  date  with  issues  and  developments  within  the  disability

community.

•  Attend  mandatory  safeguarding  training,  manual  handling  and
refresher  sessions,  as  well  as  other  relevant  staff  development/
learning sessions.

•  To  support  fundraising  activities  during  evenings  and/or  weekend

activities.

•  All staff may be asked to undertake other duties and responsibilities

as determined by the CEO or Board of Trustees.

Person Specification

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Job Description

Pay: £12.60 – £13.25 per hour

About Us

At Gateway, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered support for individuals with learning disabilities. Our goal is to empower the people we support to live independent, fulfilling lives and to promote their overall wellbeing. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where everyone is respected and heard.

The Role : We are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Inverness.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered support to individuals with mild learning disabilities
• Assist with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and household activities
• Support individuals in participating in community activities and developing social networks
• Promote independence and confidence through the development of life skills
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and colleagues to create and follow individual support plans
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to safeguarding procedures

About You

• Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential; full training is provided
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards of care
• Confident in using Microsoft Word and SharePoint
• A full, clean driving licence is essential

What We Offer

• PVG membership paid for by us
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid mileage for outings
• Workplace pension
• Access to the Charity Workers Discount Scheme, Blue Light Card, and Carer Scheme
• Ongoing training and support, including SVQ2 in Health and Social Care
• Gateway does not offer visa sponsorship

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, apply today!
Applications can be made on our website: www.homelesstrust.org.uk

• Language: Fluent English (required)
• Licence/ Certification: Registration with SSSC
• Driving Licence (required)
• Work Location: In person