Support worker

Sense; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days + Bank Holidays

Pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance

Cashback and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS check

Wisdom App — mindfulness app access

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Support Worker to join our team at Hyde Close in Barnet, supporting seventeen adults with sensory impairments, mobility needs and complex learning disabilities to reach their full potential. This is a permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, with every other weekend including bank holidays, and a rate of £13.00 per hour plus Inner London Allowance of £1.58 per hour.

We offer a welcoming home with a large communal sensory garden and a focus on independence, social,

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience supporting people with sensory impairments or complex needs.
• Experience using communication methods such as signing, symbols, or objects of reference.
• Care Certificate.
• Knowledge of British Sign Language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene.
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Finances and medication support.
• Getting residents out into the community for activities and social events.
• Support with social, emotional and developmental wellbeing.

Skills

Driving licence

Sensory impairments experience

Communication methods

Care Certificate

British Sign Language

Job description

£14.58 per hour (inner London allowance inclusive)

Could you help someone reach their full potential?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for a Support Worker to join our team at Hyde Close in Barnet; a welcoming service supporting seventeen adults with sensory impairments, mobility needs, and complex learning disabilities to achieve their optimum potential in social, emotional, developmental, and educational activities.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, working every other weekend including bank holidays, paying £13.00 per hour plus Inner London Allowance of £1.58 per hour.

The service is home to a large communal sensory garden and provides a supportive environment where residents live as independently as possible. No two days will be the same.

This role has the following requirements:

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience supporting people with sensory impairments or complex needs
• Experience using communication methods such as signing, symbols, or objects of reference
• Care Certificate
• Knowledge of BSL - desirable

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring, and empathetic
• Experienced in supporting people with sensory impairment or complex needs
• Flexible and able to adapt their communication style to meet individual needs
• Comfortable supporting people with mobility needs
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Finances and medication
• Getting out into the community for activities and social events
• Their social, emotional, and developmental wellbeing
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• 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.
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.

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 hereOur commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

To apply

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/