Looking for a new challenge?
Sense are looking for a reliable and motivated Support Worker to join our professional team at our Supported Living Service in Holbeach, Lincolnshire.
This is a Permanent role, working 18 hours per week. We are offering Support Workers £11.75 per hour. You don’t need any previous experience to become a support worker with Sense, as we’ll give you full training for this role.
As a Support Worker, you will be taking part in a range of activities with the individuals as they are active and enjoy taking part in various activities. Some of these activities include bowling, bingo session, arts and crafts-paintings, baking and cooking, footspa, out for shopping and to the pubs, going on holidays in and out of UK, going to animal farms-zoo.etc
The shift patterns will vary but you will be required to work some Mornings, Evenings and Weekends.
The duties are varied and no two nights will be the same. The people we support at our service are individuals and they are all treated as such.
Does this sound right for you?
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.
5. able to work flexibly across evenings, weekends and evening shifts.
6. Knowledge in BSL would be an advantage but not essential
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 Holbeach might include supporting people with:
7. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
8. Personal care and hygiene.
9. Finances.
10. Medication and wellbeing.
11. Working.
12. Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
13. 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.
Benefits
14. 24 days of annual leave.
15. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
16. Free life assurance policy.
17. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
18. Cycle to work scheme.
19. Travel season ticket loans.
20. Enhanced sick pay.
21. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
22. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
23. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
24. Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
Ready to make a difference?