Relief support worker

Sense; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS Check

On-going development opportunities

Flexible working and family friendly

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Relief support worker in Leeds to join our Leeds and Bradford service in Bramley. This part-time, on-site contract role pays £13.00 per hour and offers flexible shifts to fit around other commitments.

You will help people with daily tasks, personal care and community activities, while gaining hands-on experience within a supportive team. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months UK-based support work experience, a caring and empathetic nature, and a willingness to attend

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience as a support worker in the UK.
• Demonstrates empathy and a caring approach.
• Shows a positive attitude and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with finances and budgeting as needed.
• Support with medication and wellbeing.
• Accompany individuals to shops or community activities.
• Support social life and participation in social activities.

Skills

Support work experience

Empathy

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Relief support worker

Company: Sense Salary: from £13 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Leeds, LS13 2AG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract

Are you looking for a job that can fit around your life?

At Sense, we believe everyone should have the power, choice and control to live the life they choose. We work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers, drive change and create opportunities for everyone to take part in the things that matter to them.

We're looking for Relief support workers to join our team at the Leeds and Bradford service, Bramley, Leeds. This is a flexible role with shift patterns across the week paying £13.00 per hour.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to fit work around other commitments, while gaining valuable experience in a warm, close-knit team. At least 6 months experience as a support worker in the UK.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

Positive, with a can-do attitude.

Caring and empathetic.

Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.

Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.

This role might include supporting people with:

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.

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:

Free DBS Check

On-going development opportunities

Flexible working and family friendly policies

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity 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 can be found on our commitment as an employer.

Ready to make a difference?

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About Disability Confident

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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