🌟 Now Hiring: Support Worker – Empower Lives in Leeds 🌟

📍 Location: Leeds, LS10 4TJ
⏰ Job Type: Full-Time | Night Shifts Required
💷 Hourly Pay: £12.40
🚘 Driving Licence (Manual) Required

Do you believe in making a real difference in people’s lives? Are you passionate about empowering individuals to live independently, confidently, and with dignity? If you’re nodding yes, we want to hear from you! 😊

We’re looking for a dedicated, compassionate Support Worker to join our amazing team in Leeds. This role is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to transform lives, support those with complex needs, and be a force for good in your community. 🧡

🙌 About the Role

As a Support Worker with United Response, you’ll be working hands-on with people who need extra support to live independently. Your role will involve helping individuals with day-to-day activities, encouraging personal growth, and ensuring they have access to the same opportunities as everyone else.

You’ll be working flexibly across day and night shifts to provide 24/7 support – and although experience with complex needs is important, we’ll ensure you’re fully trained and supported every step of the way.

💼 What You’ll Be Doing

Every day as a Support Worker is different – and that’s part of what makes this role so rewarding! Here’s what your key responsibilities will include:

💡 Empowerment & Independence

• Encourage people to live as independently as possible
• Offer support with decision-making and personal choices
• Help individuals pursue their hobbies, interests, and life goals 🎨🎶

🧼 Daily Support Tasks

• Assist with personal care, if required, in a respectful and dignified manner
• Support in preparing meals, attending appointments, or going shopping 🛍️
• Help with cleaning, managing medication, or mobility assistance

📱 Using Technology (Nourish App)

• Use our digital care platform Nourish to log notes, review care plans, and ensure each person’s needs are met
• No worries if you’re not tech-savvy — full training will be provided! 💻📲

🧾 Requirements

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to meet the following:

✅ Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs
✅ A Full UK Driving Licence – and the ability to drive a manual vehicle
✅ A strong sense of empathy, compassion, and respect
✅ Flexibility to work days and nights, including weekends and public holidays
✅ A true passion for helping others and being a reliable team player 🤝

No formal qualifications are required — just the right attitude and heart. We’ll equip you with the skills you need to succeed. 💪

🎁 What You’ll Get in Return

Working at United Response is more than a job – it’s a chance to build a meaningful career with purpose. Here’s what we offer:

🌴 Generous Leave

• 20 days of paid annual leave PLUS 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
• Annual leave increases with length of service

💸 Financial Benefits

• A competitive hourly wage of £12.40
• Company pension scheme for your future security
• Life assurance benefits for peace of mind

👶 Family-Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay to support growing families

🎉 Recognition & Rewards

• Take part in our UR Stars Recognition Scheme – we love celebrating our amazing staff! 🌟
• Join our Referral Programme and earn rewards by recommending great people

🚆 Travel & Commuting Support

• Get help getting to work with our Season Ticket Loan scheme

🛍️ Discounts & Perks

• Access to a discount platform with over 3,500 retailers – from groceries to gadgets! 🛒💳

🧠 Health & Wellbeing Support

• Free occupational health, counselling, physiotherapy, and more
• A workplace that takes your mental health and wellbeing seriously 💚

🎓 Training & Development

• Paid training (online and in person) from day one
• Opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications and grow your career 🚀

👤 About You

We’re not just looking for experience – we’re looking for the right person.

You’re ideal for this role if you:

• Care deeply about the wellbeing of others
• Believe in equality, dignity, and choice for all individuals
• Are hands-on and ready to help where needed
• Have a can-do attitude and love being part of a supportive team

You don’t need to be a seasoned professional. Whether you’re starting your career in care or looking for a more meaningful role, we want passionate people who are ready to learn and make a difference. 🌟

✨ The Impact You’ll Make

By joining our team, you’ll help transform lives in very real ways. From helping someone with their morning routine to encouraging them to enjoy a day out in the community, your support will mean the world. 🌍❤️

You’ll be working with people who rely on your encouragement to grow in confidence and enjoy greater freedom. And you’ll be part of a charity that’s committed to making society more inclusive and equal for people with:

🧠 Learning disabilities
🧩 Autism
💬 Mental health conditions
♿ Physical disabilities

🏢 About United Response

Founded in 1973, United Response is a national charity committed to ensuring that people with disabilities and complex needs live happy, fulfilling lives.

We believe in:

🔹 Person-centred support
🔹 Campaigning for equal rights and opportunities
🔹 Challenging negative attitudes and discrimination
🔹 Empowering individuals to be heard, seen, and respected

Our values – Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United – guide everything we do.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively support those with mental and physical disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process. 🧑‍🦽🤝

📩 Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to begin a career where every shift matters – apply now and become part of something truly meaningful.

👉 Click Apply and submit your CV today!
Your future starts here – and so does someone else’s.

Support people to live life on their terms. Join United Response today.