Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Sense Full time

Looking for a new challenge?

Sense is looking for a Support Worker to join our service in Exeter, working 37.5 hours per week for £12.25 per hour (inclusive of allowances).

This is a challenging role, but incredibly rewarding. You will be part of an award winning team, providing outstanding care and support. We will support you both personally and professionally to develop the skills / knowledge and experience to support individuals who have learning disabilities, sensory impairments, communication difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

The individuals we support are unique in their needs / wants and wishes and you will have fun supporting them in their various interests from sports activities and events, musicals, opera's and festivals, celebrating special events and connecting with the local and wider community.

This role operates on a rolling 4 week rota, with day and afternoon shifts that include every other weekend.

We're looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

Positive, with a can-do attitude. Caring and empathetic. Passionate about enhancing other people's lives. Willing to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in health and social care or equivalent (or already have one). Have some experience with adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. May have some BSL skills.

A full UK Driver's License is desirable for this role.

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.

No two days will be the same

In addition to the support you will receive from the management team, we have a 'Buddy Scheme' where we will match a team member to you, so you will also have peer support whilst you get to know the individuals, team and service. You will also have access to training and professionally qualifications to underpin your practice and development.

This role in Exeter might include supporting people with:

Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning. Personal care and hygiene. Finances. Medication and wellbeing. Working. Going into the community for shopping or other trips. 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

Great Exeter City Centre Location 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. 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.

Ready to make a difference?


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