Female Support Worker

Proud to Care Devon; Seaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability organization is hiring a Support Worker in Seaton, Devon. In this role, you will assist adults with learning disabilities to live independently and engage in community activities. Candidates should have a caring attitude and willingness to adapt to individual needs. This position offers flexible working arrangements and supportive training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Willingness to attend necessary training.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to live independently.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support.

Skills

Positive attitude

Empathy

Ability to adapt

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting a Support Worker for our service in Seaton, Devon, working 37.5 hours per week. For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

Our residential service is located in Seaton, Devon. With the seafront a few minutes’ walk away, we have access to lovely gardens and local cafés. Here we support individuals to live the life they choose, which may include accessing the beach, strolls along the seafront, and cake and coffee at a favourite café. You will support 6 adults with learning disabilities, providing real-life experiences and opportunities to live fulfilling lives and participate in experiences that bring them joy. Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Support 6 adults with learning disabilities in Seaton to live independently and engage in real-life experiences.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support where required.
• Assist with finances, medication and wellbeing as appropriate.
• Support individuals to participate in community activities, shopping and other outings.
• Support social activities and maintain individuals’ social lives.
• Ensure care is tailored to each person, recognising that each individual is unique.
• Refer to the attached job description for a more detailed description of duties.

Requirements / What we are looking for

• Positive, can-do attitude; caring and empathetic; passionate about empowering others.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support the role.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people; willingness to undergo enhanced DBS checks where required.

What we offer

• We believe every disabled person should have the opportunity to be included and live ordinary lives; Sense is a Disability Confident Leader.
• Training and development opportunities; potential to join our Group Personal Pension scheme; generous annual leave.
• Benefits include 24 days annual leave, pension contributions, life assurance, discounts, cycle to work scheme, travel season ticket loans, enhanced sick pay, free DBS where required, refer-a-friend scheme, and access to training courses.

How to apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. It is important to provide a thorough supporting statement, as this will be used for shortlisting. Please read the candidate guidelines, job description, and person specification before applying. We reserve the right to close posts at any time, so please submit your application promptly.

No agency submissions without prior authorisation from Sense Recruitment Team.

If you require assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or [e-mail]

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check where appropriate. 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 the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with.