Support Worker

1 week ago


Dover, Kent, United Kingdom Sense Full time

Looking for a new challenge?

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

You don't need any previous experience to become a support worker with Sense. We'll give you full training for our part time and full time roles.

It's an exciting time as Sense is expanding, we now have an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our Service in Dover, Kent. We have a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week. We also offer the option for overtime hours.

If you are an engaging, positive, caring person who would like to enhance other people's lives, then this is the role for you You will support people to live the life they choose, and to grow with their independence.

This role in Dover Kent includes regular sleep in shifts, supporting with everyday living, cooking, cleaning, personal care, finances, medication, working, shopping, trips out, going to pubs and night clubs. The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.

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).

Here at Sense Dover, 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

This role in Dover, Kent might include supporting people with:

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

Everyone we support in Dover 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

24 days of annual leave. Headspace app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application 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. 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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