Job Description

Join United Response as a Support Worker & Make a Difference in Your Community!

Position:

Support Worker

Location:

Harrogate

Hours:

16-20 hours


United Response are seeking a part-time support worker weekends and holiday cover for our service in Harrogate.

About the service:

We are a small, welcoming care home in Harrogate, providing tailored support for four young adults with complex physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and wheelchair use.



We are currently seeking a

Weekend / Holiday Support Worker

to join our dedicated and friendly team. This role involves supporting individuals with a wide range of daily living activities both at home and in the community. Responsibilities include:


Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing, and use of any specialist equipment) Meal preparation and assistance Household tasks and medication support Supporting individuals in the community (e.g., attending medical appointments, shopping, and social outings)


A significant aspect of this role is providing personal care. Are you comfortable and confident in offering this kind of support?



You will be joining a stable, experienced, and fun team, led by a proactive and supportive manager. We offer flexible weekend hours that can be tailored to suit your personal commitments, creating a great opportunity for work-life balance.



If you're compassionate, reliable, and looking to make a real difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.

Have a look at the video below about working at Highgate Park, Harrogate.

https://youtu.be/o9w2BoFMGV8



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 you

We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and proactive individuals to join our team. While previous experience in social care is not essential, it is vital that you bring empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to treating others with dignity and respect. Comprehensive training will be provided, both online and in person, to support you in your role.



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


Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership T&C's apply
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


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

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.



This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by United Response. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Keywords:

Care Assistant, Care Worker, Care, Healthcare Assistant, Charity, Support