Female Support Worker with Car - Help Others Thrive
Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference?
Come and Join the Sense Team! We provide comprehensive training for you to excel as a Support Worker.
For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
You will join our amazing Community Service team in Whiltland, Carmarthenshire.
This is a permanent role working 4 hours per week - this could be 1x 4 hour session or 2x 2 hour sessions Monday to Friday (will be discussed further at interview).
We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.
You will be supporting a deaf elderly woman in her 90s with her correspondence, everyday household tasks, and companionship. She communicates by writing and speaking. Her son, who has sensory loss and uses British Sign Language (BSL) for communication, resides with her and has his own support worker.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable around two friendly dogs and have a kind, respectful approach to supporting individuals in their home environment. BSL proficiency is a plus but not essential. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values making a positive impact to someone's life.
To be considered for this role we require you to have a Full UK License with use of your own vehicle and business insurance.
Benefits
32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rataMatched 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.
Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness applicationFree DBS check if your role needs one.
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
Ongoing development opportunities
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
Positive, with a can-do attitude.Caring and empathetic.
Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
Great communicators
A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential
Business Car Insurance essential
Basic BSL skills desirable - will support to develop further
Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
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:
Within their home, and within the community.To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
Finances.
Appointments
Their social life
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.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.
Ready to make a difference?
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. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such 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 and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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 and celebrating 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. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/