Female Relief Support Worker

Are you looking for a role with full flexibility? A role where no two days are the same? If so come and join our team Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support 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. Relief Support Worker – Glastonbury (Casual) Sense now has opportunities for Relief Support Workers to join us in Vibrant Glastonbury. This is a casual role, with flexible hours. The work involves varied shifts, from sleep‑ins, weekends, evenings and days. We are looking for people who want flexibility but are able to offer commitment and shared values in return – a great role for someone looking to get into the care sector. For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9). Does this sound right for you? Applicant Profile Positive, with a can‑do attitude. Caring and empathetic. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives. Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role. Have a full manual UK Driver’s License. No two days will be the same. 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. Duties / Responsibilities (Glastonbury) To support individuals / groups within the home, centre and 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. To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards. Full job specification is attached below. 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? For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deaf‑blind. 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 is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Benefits Free DBS Check Ongoing training and development opportunities Flexible working and family‑friendly policies Employee referral scheme 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 you should 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 415 6735 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 under‑represented 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 are 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/ #J-18808-Ljbffr