Location: Sheffield
Salary: £12.70 - £18.00 ( per hour)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary (Agency)
At Unity Plus, we don’t just cover shifts; we build futures. Our mission is supporting you to achieve, whether that’s our dedicated staff, the care homes we work with, or the vulnerable individuals we support.
We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and reliable female Support Workers to join our growing team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will be supporting:
- Adults with Mental Health Disorders & Learning Disabilities: Focusing on independence, emotional support, and managing challenging behaviours with empathy.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of our team, your daily duties will include:
- Personal Care: Assisting with dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene with dignity and respect.
- Emotional Support: Building meaningful relationships and providing a supportive environment for those with mental health challenges.
- Behavioural Support: Using de-escalation techniques to support individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.
- Daily Living: Helping with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and encouraging social participation.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and detailed daily logs to ensure continuity of care.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: One year experience in a UK based care home or social care organisation.
- Resilience: The ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations or when managing challenging behaviour.
- Compassion: A genuine desire to help others achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life.
- Reliability: Our clients and service users depend on us; we need people we can count on.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written English skills.
Why Join Unity Plus?
- Flexibility: Choose the shifts that fit your lifestyle (Days, Nights, Weekends).
- Supportive Culture: We invest in our staff because when you achieve, we all achieve.
- Competitive Pay: Weekly pay with enhanced rates for bank holidays.
- Training: Ongoing professional development and training.
- Company Pension
Ready to make a difference? Click Apply Now to start your journey with an agency that truly cares about your growth and the impact you make. Alternatively, we’d love to hear from you, give us a call on 0330 127 1848.
Please note, this position is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Due to the intimate personal care duties and the explicit preferences of our service users, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this role to be filled by female candidates.
Unity Plus is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.
Pay: £12.71-£18.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please specify the number of months of healthcare experience you have gained within the UK?
- Do you have more than 12 months of experience working in UK nursing/residential homes or within a Supported Living environment?
- What is your current availability for shifts? Please specify if you prefer days or nights, and how many shifts you would like to work each week.
- Our requirements specify that staff must be available over weekends. Are you able to work on Saturdays and Sundays?
- Are you restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week due to student status or sponsorship visa limitations?
- Do you hold a valid driving licence, or are you comfortable commuting via public transport if you do not drive?
- Which shift pattern suits you best:
8am - 17:30pm
11am - 15:00pm
7:30am - 16:30pm
9:30am - 15:00pm
10am - 16:00pm
15:15pm - 21:00pm
21:00pm - 9am
8am - 20:00pm
Work Location: On the road
