Female support worker

Sense; Carrickfergus; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday entitlement 24 days + bank hol

Training & development

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Descripción de la vacante

Sense is hiring Support Workers for Edenvale in Carrickfergus, a residential service for people with sensory impairment and complex needs. Permanent roles are 25 to 30 hours per week on a two-week rota, paying £13.00 per hour. A full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

No previous experience is required, as full training is provided. The role emphasizes warmth, empathy and a willingness to get involved, with a disability-friendly, supportive team.

Formación

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Warm, caring and empathetic attitude essential.
• Willingness to attend training and develop in role.
• Full driving licence desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Support with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, finances and medication.
• Support participation in community activities and social events.

Descripción del empleo

Looking for work that’s varied, sociable and genuinely worth doing?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We’re looking for Support Workers to join our team at Edenvale in Carrickfergus, a welcoming residential service supporting people with sensory impairment and complex needs, with a strong commitment to quality and to the training and development of our staff. These are permanent roles working 25 to 30 hours per week on a two-week rota, paying £13.00 per hour.

You don’t need previous experience. Full training is provided. What matters most is your attitude, your warmth and your willingness to get involved.A full driving licence is desirable for this role but not essential.

Please note: this post is restricted to female applicants. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring, and empathetic
• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
• Reliable and committed
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Finances and medication
• Getting out into the community for activities and social events
• Their social life and leisure interests
• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free Access NI Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

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

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced ACCESS NI check.

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/