Weekend & Holiday Children's Assistant - Driving Required

3 weeks ago


Stockport, United Kingdom Sense Full time
Have you ever wanted to have a rewarding and fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives?

It's an exciting time at Sense as our team is expanding We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join our team in Stockport. Our Get Out There (GOT) Service supports children and young people.

This will be a permanent role, working from 4 hours per week on the weekend and during school holidays.

The great thing about Sense is that you don’t need to have previous experience in this field- we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker.

As a Community Support Worker, you will support the individual access the community and take part in activities they enjoy. You could also attend our Saturday social group where we do different activities such as baking, sensory stations and dancing

We work with a variety of young people. They often have an active lifestyle and enjoy outdoor sensory exploring, going to play parks, soft play, swimming and jump parks.

Does this sound right for you?

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 attend training as needed to support you in your role Can support on weekdays, school holidays and Saturday mornings Have a Valid UK driving license essential Use of your own vehicle with business insurance is essential

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.

This role in GOT Stockport might include supporting young people with:

Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning Taking part in fun activities Personal care and hygiene 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.

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

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 

Ready to make a difference?



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