Weekend Support Worker

5 months ago


Deeping Saint James, United Kingdom Sense Full time
Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. We’ll give you full training to become an excellent Support Worker.

You will join our amazing residential team in Deeping St James supporting 6 adults with learning and/or a sensory disabilities.

This is a permanent role working an average 7.5 hours per week on the weekends only . The shift pattern is Saturday and Sunday every other weekend. 

Day shifts are between 7am and 10pm.

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

Benefits

32 days of annual leave including 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. 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 Drivers with Full UK license desirable Have Right to work in the UK Flexible with shifts Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is desirable. 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. 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 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.

Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts paid at £50 a night (This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.)

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. 

Ready to make a difference?



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