Overview
We are looking for a Community Support Worker (Communicator Guide) to join our community team in the Bridgend area, providing personalised 1:1 support to individuals with sensory impairments. This permanent role is 10 hours per week at £13 per hour, Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm. Comprehensive training is provided from day one.
Eligibility
For genuine occupational reasons, we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9).
What you'll do
You will deliver flexible, responsive 1:1 support in the community, including:
* Correspondence and appointments
* Shopping and errands
* Socialising and community access
* No personal care or medication is involved.
What we're looking for
* Warm, kind and respectful; you put people at ease.
* A good communicator who listens as much as they talk.
* Enthusiastic about supporting someone to live life on their own terms.
* Knowledge of sensory impairments or learning difficulties is beneficial.
Essential requirements
* Full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle.
* Business car insurance.
Benefits
We offer extensive training and development, the opportunity to join our Group Personal Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Legal and Equality
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, where appropriate. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers, and the people we work with.
Contact: Recruitment Team – 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
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