Relief Support Worker

Sense; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Margate is seeking a Relief Support Worker to join their team. This role offers flexibility with varied shifts and full training provided, making it ideal for those looking to enter the care sector. Candidates should be positive, empathetic, and passionate about enhancing others' lives. The role involves supporting individuals with disabilities in various settings, ensuring their needs are met and that a high-quality service is delivered. Enjoy the benefits of working within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free DBS Check

Free access to training

On-going training and development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full training provided.
• Must attend training as needed for support roles.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals/groups within the home, centre, and community.
• Provide customized service to those with sensory impairments.
• Ensure services meet or exceed organizational standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Empathy

Passion for enhancing lives

Job description

Introduction

Are you looking for a role with full flexibility? A role where no two days are the same? If so come and join our team! Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.

You don’t need any previous experience to become a support worker with Sense. We’ll give you full training for our part‑time and full‑time roles.

Opportunity – Relief Support Worker, Margate

Sense now has opportunities for Relief Support Workers to join us in the Margate area. This is a casual role, with flexible hours. We work flexibly across the week so can offer part time/full time and relief/bank contracts. The work involves varied shifts, from sleep‑ins, weekends, evenings and days. We are looking for people who want to have flexibility but are able to offer commitment and shared values in return, a great role for someone looking to get into the care sector!

Applicants we’re looking for

• 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.
• No two days will be the same.

Duties in the Margate Area

• To support individuals / groups within the home, centre and community.
• To provide a customised, responsive and high‑quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.

Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Why work for 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 a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training including the care certificate.
• On‑going training and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well‑being support
• Discount scheme

How to apply

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.

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 415 6735 or [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

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/