Looking for a new challenge?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our service in Margate, Kent.
This is a permanent post, working within a flexible team where we are able to offer you contracts to suit your availability, such as weekends only, small hour contracts or contracts of up to 37.5 hours per week for £11.75 an hour.
You will be supporting 2 individuals in their home. This includes supporting with everyday living, cooking, cleaning, personal care, finances, medication, working, shopping and trips. The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
It would be great if you already have BSL knowledge or would be happy to learn, as some of the people we support require you to communicate this way!
For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
1. Positive, with a can-do attitude.
2. Caring and empathetic.
3. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
4. Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
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 Margate, Kent might include supporting people with:
5. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
6. Personal care and hygiene.
7. Finances.
8. Medication and wellbeing.
9. Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
10. Their social life and nightlife.
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?
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a .
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Benefits
11. 24 days of annual leave.
12. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
13. Free life assurance policy.
14. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
15. Cycle to work scheme.
16. Travel season ticket loans.
17. Enhanced sick pay.
18. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
19. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
20. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
21. Ongoing development.