Casual Support Worker / Intervenor - North Hertfordshire Area

Sense; Stevenage, Buntingford, Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A national disability charity is seeking Support Workers/Intervenors in the Stevenage area. You will provide 1:1 support to individuals with deafblindness, promoting their independence and personal development. No prior experience is needed, as comprehensive training will be given. The role offers various flexible hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those supported. Enjoy benefits like 24 days of leave and matching pension contributions.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check if needed

£350 refer-a-friend scheme

Free access to training courses

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license with your own vehicle is essential.
• No existing professional care experience required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to children and adults with congenital Deafblindness.
• Promote personal and social development while encouraging independence.
• Support individuals in their daily activities and community involvement.

Skills

Interest in sensory interaction

Ability to support individuals with dual-sensory impairments

Communication skills

Job description

Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives ofpeople we support and their families.

We are now looking for Support Workers / Intervenors to join our Intervenor Service in the North Hertfordshire area , working across various locations such as Stevenage,Buntingford &Hitchin.

We will Provide 1 : 1 support to children and adults who have been born with sight and hearing impairments – known as congenital Deafblindness.

Intervenors promote personal and social development whilst encouraging independence through enabling access to activities.

You will receive specialist training in how to support individuals that have dual-sensory impairments, often combined with other disabilities. So you do not require any existing professional care experience!

It is essential for you to have a full UK license with the use of your own vehicle.

We are currently recruiting for bank / relief Intervenor's. There may be an opportunity for permanent roles where required across the service, based on the needs of the individual / ’s we support. The following hours are are currently available in North Hertfordshire, but may be subject to change. You can ask the team more about Bank / Relief work at interview.

(Child) Buntingford – 4 hours per week

Are you in or able to access the Buntingford area? We have a young child who enjoys sensory interaction, stories, and engagement with others.

Are you free for 2-4hrs per week after school to support them to have fun and develop their skills?

(Child) Stevenage – 4 hours per week

We have one child in Stevenage who require support twice a week for 2 hours each visit.

You will be working towards supporting the children to enable them to enjoy play and learning through sensory based activities whilst gaining new skills and having fun!

(Adult) Stevenage – 4 hours per week

Do you have an interest in sensory interaction and development of an individual’s communication skills? Do you have a passion for music and water activities?

If you do, we have an individual in the Stevenage area who would enjoy your support 2-4 hours per week.

(Adult) Stevenage – 6 hours per week

We have an adult in Stevenage would like support to go out in the local community twice a week for 3hrs each time to visit the library, challenge others to a game of pool, enjoy a cup of tea while have a sing along to favourite songs and visiting places to explore his interest in motor vehicles. Do you share similar interests?

(Adult) Hitchin – 3 hours per week

Do you have access to the Hitchin area to support a young lady who enjoys art and socialising if you do and have 3 hours free per week, it would be great if you also have existing knowledge of British Sign Language! Or just interested in supporting an individual to participate in a variety of activities and to enable them to have a social outlet.

(Young person) Ware – 4 hours per week

We have a young adult who likes to have support to build their independence skills around the home with tasks such as cooking and out in the community with their mobility to increase their own independence. They have an interest in the gym, socialising and trying new things. Do you have up to 4 hours per week to support this young person to have different experiences?

This role might include supporting people with :

• Day to day activities led by the person you'll be supporting.
• Enabling an independent lifestyle.
• To support individuals within their homes to access a variety of different activities based around theuir sensory needs, communication preferences and interests.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Going into the community for shopping, social activities or other trips.

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.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave.
• 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.
• 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.