Support Worker

Sense; Holyhead; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability support organization is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Holyhead to assist individuals with daily living and engage in recreational activities like bowling and arts. Full manual UK driving license required. Experience in caring for disabled individuals and British Sign Language knowledge preferred. Competitive salary of £24,375 per annum and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

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

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

£350 refer-a-friend scheme

Free training courses

Wisdom App for mindfulness

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license required.
• Experience with disabled individuals desirable.
• British Sign Language qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living activities.
• Participate in recreational activities such as bowling and arts and crafts.
• Drive individuals to appointments and activities.

Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Experience with British Sign Language

Tools

Manual driving license

Job description

Looking for a new challenge? Sense are looking for a reliable and motivated Support Worker to join our professional team at our purpose built residential service in Stevenage.

This is a Permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week. We are offering Support Workers £24,375 per annum.

Our Stevenage service is rated good by CQC. At our service we support 7 individuals in all aspects of daily living activities according to their care support plans.

As a Support Worker, you will be taking part in a range of activities with the individuals as they are active and enjoy taking part in various activities. Some of these activities include:

• bowling
• bingo session
• arts and crafts-paintings
• baking and cooking
• foot spa
• out for shopping and to the pubs
• going on holidays in and out of UK
• going to animal farms

A full manual UK license is required as we have manual company vehicles used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips.

Experience using or a British Sign Language qualification is desirable as we do use this method of communication with some of the people at the service.

About 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Wisdom App- free for all employees to mindfulness application.

To apply

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].

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/