Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference?
Come and Join the Sense Team! We’ll give you full training to become an excellent Support Worker.
You will join our fantastic Community Service located across South Wales butwe are looking for candidates who can work in RCT, Bridgend or Swansea.
The service operates Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm but could include occasional weekend hours depending on individual support.
We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.
This is a permanent role, with flexible part time hours to suit you from 4hrs per week. We will assess your availability/suitability and pair you with Individual(s) to support, this could be one session a week or 3 sessions a day depending on your availability (will be discussed further at interview).
We are able to be flexible with shifts so would love to discuss your options and hear from you!
Our Community Service supports over 50 individuals with sensory impairments to maintain independence and carry out activities that are important to them. You will work alongside a manager and a dedicated team at Sense to provide support which can include helping clients with their weekly shopping, taking exercise or attending local groups.
You may have cared for a family member in the past, and felt the reward? Or be a genuinely caring person looking to help positively impact an Individual's life?
To be considered for this role we require you to have basic British Sign Language skills, a Full UK License with use of your own vehicle and business insurance.
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 and empathetic.
15. Patient and good listener
16. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
17. Great communicators
18. A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential
19. Business Car Insurance
20. BSL skills essential
21. Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
22. 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:
23. Within their home, and within the community.
24. To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
25. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
26. Finances.
27. Appointments
28. Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
29. Their social life
30. 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. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.
Ready to make a difference?