Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Beccles; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Support Worker in a rewarding role that empowers individuals with sensory and learning disabilities. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young adults, helping them achieve their everyday living goals. You will engage in a variety of activities designed to promote learning and well-being, while also receiving comprehensive training and support to develop your skills. With flexible working policies and a commitment to diversity, this role is perfect for those looking to contribute to an inclusive environment and support individuals in their journey towards independence.

Benefits

24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Free DBS check

Leadership development programs

Access to training courses

Flexible working policies

Health and well-being support

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; development support provided.
• Knowledge of multisensory impairments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals/groups within the home, centre, and community.
• Provide high-quality support to people with disabilities.

Skills

British Sign Language

Makaton

Communication Skills

Driving License

Job description

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Support Worker Position at Sense - Aldeby

We’re seeking reliable and motivated individuals to join our professional Support Worker team at our College Centre in Aldeby. The role involves working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9:15 am and 4:15 pm, across 45 weeks of the year. You will support people with dual or single sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and associated physical disabilities.

As a Support Worker, you will assist young adults with complex communication needs and associated learning and physical disabilities, helping them achieve Everyday Living outcomes. We employ a total communication approach, using methods such as BSL, Sign Supported English, On Body Signing, Intensive Interaction, PECS, Hand Under Hand Exploration, Objects of Reference, Voice Output Communication Aids, Vocalisation, Facial Expressions, and Body Language.

Our scheduled activities, both in-house and at local facilities, are designed to motivate individuals and promote learning. We celebrate diversity and embrace British values, fostering mutual respect and tolerance. Activities include Communication, Creative Arts, Therapies & Physical Activities, Lifeskills, and Community Access. We also organize enrichment activities like cinema visits, pantomimes, PMLD theatre trips, museum ‘touch tours,’ and river trips on an accessible barge.

The role offers varied duties; no two days are the same. We support individuals as unique persons, which may include personal care and participation in activities promoting health and wellbeing. Does this sound suitable for you?

Key duties include:

• Supporting individuals/groups within the home, centre, and community.
• Providing high-quality, responsive support to people with sensory, physical, and learning disabilities using Sense services.
• Delivering services that meet or exceed organisational standards.

Full job specification is attached below.

Required skills and experience:

• No previous experience or qualifications are necessary; we will support your development into an excellent support worker.
• Knowledge of multisensory impairments or learning difficulties is beneficial.
• A full manual UK driving license and willingness to drive are desirable.
• Knowledge of or qualification in British Sign Language or similar (e.g., Makaton) is beneficial.

Full person specification is attached below.

Benefits of working at Sense include:

• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service length
• Free DBS check
• Free leadership and management development programs, including the award-winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together
• Access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Health and well-being support
• Pension scheme

About Sense

Sense is dedicated to supporting individuals living with complex disabilities, including deafblindness. We are committed to helping people communicate and experience the world, ensuring no one is isolated or left out regardless of their disabilities.

Working at Sense offers a rewarding experience within a large, diverse, and successful charity. We support skill, knowledge, and career development in a supportive environment, with excellent training, pension schemes, and generous leave entitlements.