Male Support Worker

Sense; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in West Bromwich. This permanent role offers a 37.5 hour work week with a salary of £12.50 per hour. You will support individuals with learning disabilities, helping them with personal care and participating in activities that enhance their wellbeing. The job also includes great benefits like 24 days of annual leave, matched pension contributions, and opportunities for training.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check if required

£350 refer-a-friend scheme

Free access to online and face-to-face training

Free mindfulness application

Qualifications

• Desirable full manual UK driving license to use company vehicle.
• Familiarity or qualification in British Sign Language (BSL).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday tasks and personal care.
• Participate in social activities that promote health and wellbeing.
• Assist in the community for shopping or trips.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL)

UK manual driving license

Job description

Looking for a new challenge? Here at Sense, we now have a great opportunity for a Support Worker to join our service in West Bromwich.

This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week and you will receive £12.50 per hour/ £24,375 per annum. You will join a fantastic team here at our home which CQC rated as Good, where you will be supporting individuals who have learning disabilities with a range of health conditions.

A full manual UK license is desirable as we have manual 9 seater company vehicle used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips. Knowledge or qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) is desirable.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will support the individuals in a 1-1 service where necessary and also take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. We like to participate in a wide range of activities, including cycling, disco, hydro pool and outdoor pursuits.

Shift patterns

The shift patterns at this service are as follows: 7am-2.30pm, 2pm-9.30pm, 10am-5.30pm and 9am-9.30pm. You may be required to work some weekends.

Support tasks

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Working.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

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

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 a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 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.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Wisdom App- free for all employees to mindfulness application.

How to apply

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 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.

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

Safeguarding

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.

Equality and Diversity

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/