Male Community Support Worker (Casual)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK seeks a Support Worker to provide consistent care to a visually impaired client in Llanelli. This casual role involves assisting with daily tasks and requires strong communication skills and a kind approach. Ideal candidates will have a driving license and knowledge of BSL. The job offers an hourly rate starting at £12.50, enhanced pay for overtime, and various benefits including generous leave policies.

Benefits

Enhanced rates for overtime

32 days of annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

£350 refer-a-friend scheme

Free access to training courses

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to attend training and support the client in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent support to a client who is visually impaired.
• Assist with community tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the client's social life.
• Deliver a high-quality service to people with sensory impairments and disabilities.
• Attend training and support the client within their home and the community.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kind and respectful approach

Experience or interest in caring for disabled individuals

Education

Full UK driving licence with vehicle and business insurance

Knowledge of BSL Level 1 or BSL first language

Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties

Job description

Overview

Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference?

Come and join the Sense Team! We provide comprehensive training for you to excel as a Support Worker.

You will join our amazing Community Service team in Llanelli.

This is a casual role working as and when required to cover for another support worker when they are away - they currently provide support on a Thursday for 5 hours.

We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/rises.

The person you will support has a farming background and is now visually impaired. This is not a regular role, the successful candidate will join the team to provide consistent support for the client when the current worker is unable to.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a kind, respectful approach to supporting individuals in their home environment. They will be keen to support with a variety of community tasks. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values making a positive impact to someone's life.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent support to a client who is visually impaired, covering for the regular support worker on Thursdays.
• Assist with community tasks such as cooking, cleaning, finances, appointments and maintaining the client's social life.
• Deliver a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Attend training as needed and support the client within their home and the community.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle and business insurance.
• Knowledge of BSL Level 1 or BSL first language.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Willingness to attend training and support the client in the role.
• Experience or interest in caring for disabled individuals.

Benefits

• £12.50 hourly rate with enhanced rates for overtime.
• 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, including 10% off at Sense charity shops.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if required.
• 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.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.

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.

How 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.

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.

For further assistance, 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. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.