Could you be a Sense Relief (Bank) Support Worker? We now have an opportunity for a Relief Support Worker to join our Day service in Smethwick.
This is a casual Relief Support Worker role with various hours available. Sense offers 24‑hour support to individuals, 365 days a year. There are a variety of shifts on offer, including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays, and as a Relief Support Worker you will have the flexibility to choose your own shifts.
The role allows you to work in a variety of settings, where no two days are the same, and to gain a lot of experience supporting individuals with complex disabilities.
Who we’re looking for
* Positive, with a can‑do attitude.
* Caring and empathetic.
* Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
* Willing to attend training as needed.
Responsibilities
* Support people with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
* Assist with personal care and hygiene.
* Help with finances.
* Support medication and wellbeing.
* Facilitate work.
* Accompany to the community for shopping or other trips.
* Support their social life and nightlife.
Benefits
* Free DBS check.
* Ongoing development opportunities.
* Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
* Group Personal Pension scheme.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
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; you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and career in a supportive and flexible environment.
How to apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; it is very important that you complete this section thoroughly. We recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.
We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this post at any time. No agency submissions please.
Contact
Recruitment Team: 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Equality and Diversity
Sense welcomes applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, to celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with, and to ensuring everyone’s contribution is valued.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For more information please visit https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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