Casual Support worker

Sense; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Bank basis

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Relief Support Worker for The Manor House in Newtownabbey on a flexible bank basis, paying £13.00 per hour. The role offers shifts as needed to fit around other commitments, with full training provided and a focus on compassionate care.

Join our team to support people with complex disabilities and help families enjoy a well-deserved break. Training and ongoing support are provided, with a welcoming, inclusive workplace culture at Sense.

Qualifications

• Warm, caring and empathetic.
• Reliable and flexible with availability.
• Positive with a can-do attitude.
• Adaptable and comfortable working with new people regularly.
• Willing to attend training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Support medication and wellbeing needs.
• Help clients access community activities and social events.
• Support social life and leisure interests.

Skills

Warmth and empathy

Reliable

Flexible

Positive attitude

Adaptable

Willing to train

Job description

Are you looking for work that fits around your life?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for a Relief Support Worker to join our team at The Manor House in Newtownabbey; a respite service providing temporary care and support that gives both the people we support and their families a much-needed break. This is on a flexible, bank basis, paying £13.00 per hour.

You'll cover shifts as and when needed, making this a great option for someone looking to fit work around other commitments or gain valuable experience in a care setting. Full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring, and empathetic
• Reliable and flexible with availability
• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Adaptable and comfortable working with new people regularly
• Willing to attend training as needed

This role might include supporting people with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Medication and wellbeing
• Getting out into the community for activities and social events
• Their social life and leisure interests
• Free DBS Check
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented 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're 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/