Overview
Looking for a new challenge? Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families! We have a permanent role for a Support Worker at our CQC outstanding service in Margate, 35 hours per week. You must hold a full manual UK Driver's License, and be willing to drive a Sense vehicle for this role. No previous experience is required; full training will be provided for part-time and full-time roles.
Sense are offering a Support Worker position in Margate at £12.50 per hour. Our service is home to four characterful individuals with different personalities. We believe this is their home and it should feel homely and comfortable.
We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and a great problem solver who can coach members of the team. The person-centered care has supported garden development, helped people we support become part of the local community, and maintained strong family links. One member even fulfilled their dream of climbing the O2!
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.
Responsibilities
* Support people with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
* Assist with personal care and hygiene.
* Support with finances and wellbeing, including medication where required.
* Go into the community for shopping or other trips.
* Support their social life and nightlife.
* Contribute to a person-centered approach and help individuals maintain their independence.
Requirements and Qualifications
* Full manual UK Driving Licence and willingness to drive Sense vehicles.
* No prior experience required; full training provided for part-time and full-time roles.
* Role is a 35-hour-per-week position.
* Ability to remain flexible in a role where no two days are the same.
* Positive, caring, and empathetic attitude; strong problem-solving and team-coaching abilities.
Benefits
* 24 days of annual leave.
* 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.
* Free DBS check if your role requires one.
* A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
* Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
* Wisdom App – free access to a mindfulness application.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Sense provides 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, with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. We offer excellent training and development, the chance to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
How to apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. It is important you complete this section thoroughly. Read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Note: to avoid disappointment, we reserve the right to close posts at any time. No agency submissions please: submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to promoting 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. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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