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Sense; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 5%

Discounts at Sense shops (10%)

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

Refer-a-friend scheme (£350)

Development opportunities

Job summary

Sense is seeking a female Community Companion to support individuals with complex disabilities in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The role focuses on helping clients stay connected and independent, including appointments, admin tasks, and community activities.

You must be a confident BSL user (Level 2 or above) and hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. Working days are typically Monday to Friday, 9.30am–4.30pm, with some Saturday afternoon shifts possible.

Qualifications

• BSL fluency level 2 or higher is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with daily tasks.
• Assist with post and calls, and administrative tasks.
• Attend social groups, community activities and outings.
• Support clients to build confidence and independence.

Skills

BSL proficiency

Excellent communication

Reliable and consistent

Driver with own vehicle

Job description

Could your BSL skills be the start of a brilliant new friendship?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We’re looking for a female Community Companion to join a well-established service supporting individuals across the Llanelli area of Carmarthenshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives, supporting individuals who have hearing impairments and communicate using British Sign Language. You’ll help them stay connected, confident and independent in their local community, whether that’s accompanying them to appointments, helping with post and calls, attending social groups, or getting out and about together. No personal care or medication support is required. Working days are usually Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm, with some Saturday afternoon support needed too, to be discussed at interview. Pay is £13.00 per hour.

This role is open to female applicants only, as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

BSL at fluent or Level 2 and above is essential. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are also essential, as travel is part of the role.

We are looking for someone who is:

A confident BSL user, fluent or Level 2 and above

Warm, friendly and a great communicator

Reliable and consistent, someone clients can count on each week

A confident driver with access to their own vehicle

This role might include supporting with:

Communicating and staying connected through BSL

Appointments, post and everyday admin

Social groups, outings and community activities

Building confidence and independence in daily life

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Matched pension contributions up to 5%.

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.

Ongoing development opportunities.

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.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

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/

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