Support Worker (Supported Living)

Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.

You will join our amazing Supported Living team in Tonypandy supporting six adults with sensory loss and learning disabilities in their own home and with fun activities out in the community such as going to the cinema, bowling or walks in the park.

This is a permanent role with hours available up to 37.5 hours per week. 

We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for night shifts, overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

The shifts are varied and generally a mixture between 7am-2.30pm, 2.30pm-10pm and 10pm-7am, Monday - Sunday.  Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide.

Benefits

• 32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
• 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.
• Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Free 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, patient and empathetic.
• Good communicators and listeners
• Have Caring/ Support Work experience desirable
• Have Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving license desirable
• BSL skills desirable
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• 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:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Finances.
• Appointments
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• 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.

 

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/ 

Closing Date

10/01/2025

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