Support worker

at  United Response

SUPPORT WORKER

Our amazing service is looking for a new support worker to join the team in the jarrow area

WHO WE ARE-

United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.

THE ROLE-

Stafford House is a large old building with alovely gardens only 10 minutes walk from Jarrow Metro and is close to most bus routes. The successful candidate will behelping to support 3 people as part of a team supporting people with a range of disabilitiesand mental health issues to live independently in their own homes and have control overtheir lives.We are looking for friendly, kind and resilient person to enhance our team and support the people to live the lives they choose.

Duties may include:

• Giving quidance and support on a daily basis.
• Supporting with skills in and around the house.Where required, assisting with personal care and medication.
• Providing support to access a range of activities in the community such as meeting friends, shopping, disco, going to a café or attending arts classes.
• All of the people we support have mobility cars ( Drivers preferred but notessential).