Part Time Support Worker

Sense; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sense as a Support Worker in Deeping St James, where you'll make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with complex needs. You'll receive comprehensive training and have the chance to grow within a leading charity. Enjoy flexible shifts and generous benefits, including 32 days of leave and a positive work environment.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS check if required

Access to over 100 training courses

Free mindfulness app for all employees

Qualifications

• Drivers with Full UK license desirable.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments or learning difficulties is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care and medication.
• Engage in community outings and social activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

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Work with Sense and make a real difference in the lives of the people we support and their families. We’ll provide full training to become an excellent Support Worker.

You will join our amazing team at our residential service in Deeping St James, which has been rated Good by CQC. We support 5 adults with dual sensory complex needs, including physical disabilities and challenging behaviour.

This is a permanent role, working 20.5 hours per week. We offer £11.75 per hour, with enhanced rates for nights and overtime, along with annual pay reviews.

The shifts are varied and generally include a mixture of 7am-4.30/5pm, 3.30/4.30pm-10pm on weekdays, and 7am-2.30pm, 2.30pm-10pm on weekends. You will be expected to work every other weekend. Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide.

Our location is in Deeping St James, near Market Deeping (5 minutes away) and Peterborough City Centre (20 minutes away).

Note: If you live outside of Deeping St James, you will need your own vehicle to get to and from the service for early/late shifts due to limited public transport.

• 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
• Headspace app - free mindfulness app for all employees
• Free DBS check if required
• Access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Caring, patient, and empathetic
• Good communicators and listeners
• Drivers with Full UK license desirable
• Own use of vehicle required
• Right to work in the UK
• Flexible with shifts
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments or learning difficulties is desirable
• Passionate about improving others’ lives
• Willing to attend training as needed

No two days are the same

This role may include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Personal care and hygiene
• Finances
• Medication and wellbeing
• Community outings for shopping or trips
• Their social life and nightlife
• Each individual’s care is unique; see the detailed job description attached below.

Note: The role may include regular sleep-in shifts paid at £50 per night, which involve sleeping over at the residence with potential night-time care duties.

About Sense

Sense supports individuals with complex disabilities and deafblindness. We help people communicate and experience the world, believing no one should be isolated or left out regardless of their disabilities. We are proud to be a leading charity.

Working at Sense offers a rewarding experience, with opportunities for skill development, career growth, and a supportive, flexible environment. We provide excellent training, pension schemes, and generous leave entitlements.