Overview
Could you be a Sense Relief (Bank) Support Worker? We now have an opportunity for a Relief Support Worker to join our service in Spalding. This is a casual Relief Support Worker role, with various hours available. A full UK Manual driving licence is essential as we have company vehicles to take the individuals out in the community.
Sense offers 24 hours support to individuals, 365 days a year. There will be a variety of shifts on offer including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. As a Relief Support Worker you will be able to choose your own shifts.
In Dereham we have a variety of different services including residential, supported living and day service.
What you’ll do
As a Relief Support Worker you will have a choice of where and when you want to work, and will have the opportunity to gain a lot of experience by supporting individuals in a variety of different settings where no two days are the same.
Does this sound right for you?
What we are 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.
* 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.
Role details
This role in Dereham 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.
Benefits
* Free DBS Check
* On-going development opportunities
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
* Group Personal Pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
How to apply
Ready to make a difference?
To apply, managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview in relation to the Personal Specification. It is important you complete this section thoroughly. Please read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying. We reserve the right to close posts at any time. No agency submissions please: submissions without prior authorisation will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.
Support and safeguarding
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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