Female support worker

Sense; Paston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Free DBS Check

Free training (online & in-person)

Flexible working and family-friendly

Pension Scheme

Mindfulness app access

Job summary

Sense is recruiting a Support Worker for Newton Court in Paston, Peterborough. The role is 30 hours per week on a two-week rota, including mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, at £13.00 per hour.

You will support a person with complex communication and mobility needs to live as independently as possible, at home and in the community, with a focus on safeguarding and promoting wellbeing. Training and DBS checks are provided.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 1 or 2 qualification is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex communication and mobility needs in home and community.
• Assist with personal care, shopping, gym, swimming, and social activities.
• Promote independence and safety in daily living.

Skills

BSL communication

Empathy

Job description

Could you help someone communicate with the world around them?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for a Support Worker to join our team at Newton Court in Paston, Peterborough for a permanent role working 30 hours per week on a two-week rota including mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, paying £13.00 per hour.

A BSL Level 1 or 2 qualification is essential for this role, as is a full UK driving licence. You'll be supporting someone with complex communication and mobility needs to live as independently as possible, both at home and out in the community.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident using BSL to communicate
• Comfortable supporting people with mobility needs including walking, guiding, and wheelchair use
• Able to work on their own initiative and use good judgement when working independently
• Warm, caring, and empathetic
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Getting out into the community for shopping, gym, swimming, and social activities
• Accessing services such as GP surgeries, banks, and leisure facilities
• Personal care and hygiene
• Finances and medication
• Building and maintaining independence at home and in the community
• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS 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.

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 DBS 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/