Looking for a new challenge? Could you be a Sense Support Worker?
Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.
We are looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our fantastic Residential Service in Wortley, Leeds supporting 5 individuals.
This is a permanent contract working 35 hours per week.
We are offering you an hourly rate of £12.25 per hour. (£11.75 basic plus allowance) with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.
The shift patterns for this role is generally 09:30pm-07:30am.
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, patient and empathetic.
15. Good communicators and listeners
16. Have Caring/ Support Work experience
17. Drivers with Full UK license desirable
18. Have Right to work in the UK
19. Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
20. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
21. 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 might include supporting people with:
22. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
23. Personal care and hygiene.
24. Finances.
25. Medication and wellbeing.
26. Appointments
27. Going into the community for shopping or other leisurely trips.
28. 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?
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?