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Support worker

£13 per hour
Full-time

Could you be our next support worker?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We have Support Worker opportunities within our Supported Living service in Sheffield, working with people with sensory loss in their own homes and out in the community; from cinema trips and bowling to walks in the park.

We have permanent part-time and full-time roles available, working up to 37.5 hours per week on a varied 4-week rota covering 8am-4pm, 4pm-10pm, and 10pm-8am across Monday to Sunday, paying £13.00 per hour with enhanced rates for nights and overtime. Flexibility across the rota is essential.

A full manual UK driving licence is essential for this role. The role also includes regular sleep-ins, paid at 50p per hour. Previous care experience, BSL skills, and knowledge of multi-sensory impairments are all an advantage as full training will be provided.

Please note, due to service needs the interviews for this role will be held at our site in Rotherham, and this role itself is based in Sheffield. If you have questions regarding the interview location, please don't hesitate to contact us.

We are looking for someone who is

  • Positive, with a can-do attitude
  • Caring, patient, and empathetic
  • Flexible and comfortable working across a varied shift pattern
  • Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role in Sheffield might include supporting people with:

  • Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Finances and medication
  • Going into the community for activities, shopping, and social events

Benefits

  • 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • 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.
  • Wisdom app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
  • Enhanced sick pay.
  • Free DBS check if your role needs one.
  • A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
  • Ongoing development opportunities.

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

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 View phone number on uk.workus.org or ***email_hidden***

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:

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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