Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference?
Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. We’ll give you full training to become an excellent Support Worker.
You will join our amazing Community Service team in Carmarthenshire. The service operates Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm but could include occasional weekend hours depending on individual support.
We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.
This is a permanent role working part time from 5 hours per week to suit. Sessions likely to be 1x 3 hour session and 1 x 2 hour session (will be discussed further at interview).
To be considered for this role we require you to have a Full UK License with use of your own vehicle and business insurance.
Benefits
1. 32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
2. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
3. Free life assurance policy.
4. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
5. Cycle to work scheme.
6. Travel season ticket loans.
7. Enhanced sick pay.
8. Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
9. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
10. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
11. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
12. Ongoing development opportunities
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
13. Positive, with a can-do attitude.
14. Caring and empathetic.
15. Patient and good listener
16. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
17. Great communicators
18. A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential
19. Business Car Insurance
20. Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
21. Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
No two days will be the same
This role might include supporting people with:
22. Within their home, and within the community.
23. To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
24. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
25. Finances.
26. Appointments
27. Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
28. Their social life
29. Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.
Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable.
Ready to make a difference?