Female Support Worker

Sense; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Glastonbury seeks a Support Worker to assist individuals with daily living tasks and personal care. This role offers 28.5 hours per week with a competitive hourly rate starting from £12.50, enhanced for overtime. Candidates should be caring, positive, and willing to drive. Opportunities for ongoing training and development are provided, along with additional benefits such as 32 days of leave and enhanced sick pay.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Free life assurance policy

Cashback on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK Driver's License.
• Willingness to attend necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Support with cooking and cleaning tasks.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Encourage community engagement.
• Participate in various activities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring and empathetic

Passionate about enhancing lives

Job description

Overview

Looking for a new challenge? It’s an exciting time as Sense as we now have an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our wonderful home in Glastonbury.

The home is surrounded by the Somerset countryside with links to the major towns of Bristol, Bath and Taunton. Glastonbury is a lovely vibrant town with lots of attractions, making this an ideal work base for those who like adventure – as do the people we support.

This is a permanent role, working 28.5 hours per week. Shifts are varied across 7 days, include regular sleep ins and can be discussed further at interview. We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises. A fantastic work environment to develop yourself in the care sector, and even for a first time support worker!

Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts which are paid as an additional allowance. (This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.)

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

A full UK Driver\'s License is essential for this role, and you must be willing to drive the service vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support people with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Support with finances, medication and wellbeing as required.
• Support individuals to access community activities, trips and outings.
• Encourage engagement in social life and nightlife with the people we support.
• Participate in a range of activities including swimming, walks, arts, drumming, trampolining, beach trips, trips by bus/train, camping and outdoor activities, as well as meaningful activities at home.

What we’re looking for

• 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.
• No two days will be the same.

Role specifics

This role in Glastonbury might include supporting people with: Everyday tasks, personal care and hygiene, finances, medication and wellbeing; going into the community for shopping or other trips; supporting their social life and nightlife. The role may involve sleep-in shifts paid as an allowance.

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
• Wisdom app – free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Free DBS check if your role needs one
• £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate
• Ongoing development opportunities

Application and additional information

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants and encourage you to read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying. We reserve the right to close posts at any time. No agency submissions please. For further assistance, contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or [e-mail].

About Sense

Sense believes every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We deliver personalised, creative and flexible support. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and all offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. For more information please visit Sense equality and diversity page.