Support worker

Sense; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension contributions matched up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Discounts on high street brands and 10

Sense charity shops

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS check

Free access to 100+ training courses

Wisdom App mindfulness

Job summary

Sense is hiring a Support Worker at the Wortley Residential Service in Leeds to help five individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. You will participate in a wide range of activities to support wellbeing and mobility, using a manual UK license for transporting clients to appointments and activities outside the home.

No prior experience is required, though experience with sensory impairments and complex needs is beneficial.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required, but experience with sensory impairments and complex needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support five individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Participate in activities that support health and wellbeing and accompany individuals to appointments and outings.

Skills

Sensory impairments experience

Tools

Manual UK driving license

Job description

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our fantastic team at the Residential Service in Wortley, Leeds.

Our service provides support for five individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Although previous experience in not essential, previous experience those with sensory impairments and complex needs is beneficial.

As a Support Worker, you will support the individuals and also take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. We like to participate in a wide range of activities.

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

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

• 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.
• 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

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/