Job Detail

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

Our vision is a society where everyone has equal access to the same rights and opportunities.

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Fast Track application – flexible shifts
• Free excellent training and development programme and paid time for attending all training sessions
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Pension contribution
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

• To support people in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person centred support plans.
• To demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse or neglect in line with United Response’s Safeguarding Adults policy.
• To ensure that support plans reflect the changing needs and wishes of the people we support by contributing to regular monitoring and review.
• To encourage and enable the people we support to become active members of both their local and wider communities.
• To support people to develop or maintain good family relationships and a range of friendships.
• To support people in all aspects of their daily living, for example, going shopping, cooking, keeping their home clean and tidy, budgeting and paying bills.
• To deliver personal care with dignity and respect. 

• 1 year of previous experience working with Learning Disabilities is ESSENTIAL.
• For the time being, the successful candidate needs to be flexible to work two weekends in a row and get the third off - This is temporary. Once at capacity, alternating weekends!
• We welcome people from all walks of life to apply for a job with us.
• All training is provided, however we ask that you have the compassion and integrity to treat people with dignity and respect and you are willing to promote a person centred approach.
• We are looking for people who are creative, strong, honest, responsive and united to come and work with us to join our incredible team who deliver a world class service.
• We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.