Relief support worker

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

Job summary

Sense is seeking Relief Support Workers to join our residential team in Seaton, Devon. This flexible bank role pays £13.00 per hour and is ideal for someone wanting to fit work around other commitments.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided, and DBS checks are part of safeguarding. You will help people with disabilities with personal care, daily tasks, and community activities, working as part of a warm, supportive team near the Devon coast.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Bank/relief role with flexible hours.
• Duties include personal care, light domestic tasks, and community activities.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene support.
• Assistance with daily tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Support to access community activities and events.

Skills

Warm & empathetic

Reliable & flexible

Positive & proactive

Job description

Are you looking for work that fits around your life?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for Relief Support Workers to join our small residential team in Seaton, Devon - where the seafront is just minutes from the door. This is a flexible, bank role 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 beside the Devon coast. No experience required, full training provided.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring, and empathetic
• Reliable and flexible with availability
• Positive, with a can-do attitude

This role might include supporting people with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Getting out into the community for activities and social events
• Free DBS Check
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

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.

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.

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/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/