Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference? Come and Join the Sense Team! We provide comprehensive training for you to excel as a Support Worker.
You will join our amazing Community Service team in Whiltland, Carmarthenshire. This is a permanent role working 10 hours per week - currently on a Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-3pm (will be discussed further at interview).
We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.
You will be supporting with 1:1 community work for a deafblind gentleman with sensory loss; he has hearing and vision difficulties as well as mobility difficulties. He is keen to remain as independent as possible and enjoys getting out in the community. His hobbies include gardening and visiting the garden centre, visiting the shops and going to bowls.
The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a kind, respectful approach to supporting individuals in their home environment. They will be keen to support the gentleman with a variety of community tasks. BSL proficiency is a requirement for this role. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values making a positive impact to someone's life.
To be considered for this role we require you to have a Full UK License with use of your own vehicle and business insurance.
Benefits
* 32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
* Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
* Free life assurance policy.
* Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Travel season ticket loans.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Wisdom app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
* Free DBS check if your role needs one.
* A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
* Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
* Ongoing development opportunities
Requirements
* Positive, with a can-do attitude.
* Caring and empathetic.
* Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
* Great communicators
* A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential
* Business Car Insurance essential
* Knowledge of BSL is required for this role.
* Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
* Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
No two days will be the same. This role might include supporting people with:
* Within their home, and within the community.
* To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
* Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
* Finances.
* Appointments
* Their social life
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
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.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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.
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