Looking for a new challenge?
We have the perfect role for a Support Worker who wants to make a real difference with a rewarding career in care.
Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. We’ll give you full training to become an excellent Support Worker.
You will join our fantastic Day Service in Rotherham offering you an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime.
We have permanent contracts available, with various hours up to 37.5 hours per week to suit you. The Day Service is open Monday - Sunday, 8.00am to 7.00pm.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
1. Positive, with a can-do attitude.
2. Caring, patient and empathetic.
3. Good communicators and listeners
4. Have Right to work in the UK
5. A Full UK driving license is desirable
6. Flexible with shifts as working times include weekends and evenings until 7pm
7. Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is desirable.
8. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
9. 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:
10. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
11. Personal care and hygiene.
12. Finances.
13. Medication and wellbeing.
14. Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
15. Their social life and nightlife.
16. Transporting people to the Centre and to activities in the community
17. 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.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
Benefits
18. 32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
19. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
20. Free life assurance policy.
21. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
22. Cycle to work scheme.
23. Travel season ticket loans.
24. Enhanced sick pay.
25. Headspace app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
26. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
27. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
28. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
29. Ongoing development opportunities
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?