Looking for a new challenge?
Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.
Sense are looking for a reliable and motivated Support Worker to join our professional team at our purpose built residential service in Stevenage.
This is a Permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week. We are offering Support Workers £22,913 per annum.
Our Stevenage service is rated good by CQC. At our service we support 7 individuals in all aspects of daily living activities according to their care support plans.
As a Support Worker, you will be taking part in a range of activities with the individuals as they are active and enjoy taking part in various activities. Some of these activities include bowling, bingo session, arts and crafts-paintings, baking and cooking, foot spa, out for shopping and to the pubs, going on holidays in and out of UK, going to animal farms-zoo.etc
We will give an opportunity for you to learn/develop your BSL at this service if this interests you as some of the people we support do use this method of communication.
Does this sound right for you?
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
1. Positive, with a can-do attitude.
2. Caring and empathetic.
3. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
4. Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
5. Able to work flexibly across evenings, weekends and evening shifts.
No two days will be the same
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.
This role in Stevenage might include supporting people with:
6. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
7. Personal care and hygiene.
8. Finances.
9. Medication and wellbeing.
10. Working.
11. Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
12. Their social life and nightlife.
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.
Benefits
13. 24 days of annual leave.
14. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
15. Free life assurance policy.
16. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
17. Cycle to work scheme.
18. Travel season ticket loans.
19. Enhanced sick pay.
20. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
21. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
22. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
23. Headspace App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
Ready to make a difference?