Supported Living Assistant

4 months ago


Aylesford, 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.

Come and join our amazing Supported Living Service located in Aylesford, Kent. 

We are offering you £11.75 per hour with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

You will work over 3 units in the same home, working flexibly and reliably providing support in every aspect of life, such as shopping, housework, cooking, laundry etc. You will also support to go out on into the community for activities and work Join the friendly supportive staff and bring new ideas to our team.

Early shifts start from 7am late shift finishes at 10pm - Varied shifts are available during the days and nights. 

We are able to be flexible around hours, possibly a good position for a working parent around school hours

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  

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

Positive, with a can-do attitude. Caring, patient and empathetic. Good communicators and listeners Have Caring/ Support Work experience desirable Have Right to work in the UK Full UK driving license desirable BSL skills desirable Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial. 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 in Aylesford, 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 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. 

Ready to make a difference?


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