Relief Support Worker

Join Our Team as an Allotment Support Worker at United Response

Are you passionate about the outdoors and supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives?

Do you enjoy gardening, creativity, and helping others build skills in a fun, community-based environment?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! United Response is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Relief Allotment Support Worker at Potters Den in Kingswood.

LOCATION: Kingswood, Bristol

SERVICE: Potters Den Allotment Activity Centre

HOURS: Relief – Zero hour contract

SALARY: £13.25 per hour (plus an additional 12.07% in lieu of annual leave)

United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health, and physical support needs to live life to the fullest. We work across England and Wales, delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, and inclusion.

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Relief Support Worker who is passionate about working outdoors and supporting people through meaningful activities.

This role is specifically to provide cover for annual leave and sickness, so we are looking for someone who is adaptable and able to work flexibly as needed. While this is a relief position, there may be opportunities for more regular hours in the future.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for supporting people with disabilities using a person-centred approach
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Have an interest in gardening, horticulture, or outdoor activities
• Be willing to learn new skills such as woodwork (or bring existing experience)
• Enjoy crafts and facilitating engaging sessions
• Be confident working alongside community organisations
• Be flexible and responsive to changing service needs

In this role, you will:

• Support people to take part in allotment-based and community activities
• Promote independence, choice, and wellbeing through person-centred approaches
• Help plan and deliver creative, practical, and engaging sessions
• Encourage skill-building in areas such as gardening, woodwork, and crafts
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and local community partners

United Response provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Pension contribution
• Paid DBS

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident Leader, and committed to the Mindful Employer values. If you require support with your application, please contact tamsin

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