Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.
You will join a fantastic team in a residential service based in Edgbaston which houses 7 individuals with sensory and learning disabilities. The individuals we support lead a happy, varied and fulfilled lifestyles that reflect their individuality and preferences. We have a new individual joining the service and are looking for a Support Worker to help them transition and settle into their new home.
This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week.
We are passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs, including mobility impairment, learning disabilities and sensory losses.
Care is provided around the clock. We take particular pride in the range of activities and wellbeing events we provide as the individuals we support have an active lifestyle. Some of the activities you could be supporting the individuals with include bike riding, trampolining, swimming, theme parks, day trips to places of interest, playing computer games.
Does this sound right for you?
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
* Positive, with a can-do attitude.
* Caring and empathetic.
* Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
* Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
* You require a full manual UK license and must be willing/able to drive.
No two days will be the same
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.
This role in Edgbaston might include supporting people with:
* Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
* Personal care and hygiene.
* Finances.
* Medication and wellbeing.
* Working.
* Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
* Their social life and nightlife.
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are.
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.
* 24 days of annual leave.
* Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
* Free life assurance policy.
* Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Travel season ticket loans.
* Free DBS check if your role needs one.
* Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
Ready to make a difference?
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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