Support worker

Sense; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Cashback and discounts at Sense shops

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS check where required

Job summary

Sense invites applications for Support Workers to join Sense Hub Denbigh, a warm day service in North Wales. Roles available full-time and part-time, with 37.5 or 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. The role pays £13.00 per hour and requires a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Full training provided to support you in your role. We are looking for caring, empathetic, and team-spirited individuals who are passionate about improving others’ lives.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required for this role.
• Full training will be provided to support you in your role.

Responsibilities

• Help with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Support personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with finances and medication as needed.
• Support people to get out into the community for shopping, trips and activities.
• Support social life and leisure interests.
• Be a positive, proactive team member and engage in training.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring and empathetic

Team player

Passionate about helping others

Willing to train

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Could this be the role you've been looking for?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for Support Workers to join our team at Sense Hub Denbigh; a warm and welcoming day service set in the beautiful North Wales countryside, just outside Denbigh Town, open Monday to Friday.

We have permanent full-time and part-time roles available, working either 37.5 or 20 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, paying £13.00 per hour.

A Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required for this role. Full training will be provided to support you in your role.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Caring and empathetic
• A strong team player
• Passionate about enhancing other people's lives
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Personal care and hygiene
• Finances and medication
• Getting out into the community for shopping, trips, and social activities
• Their social life and leisure interests
• 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.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.

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/