Support worker

Sense; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense is seeking a reliable and motivated Support Worker to join our professional team at our residential service in Stevenage. This permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £25,350 per annum.

A full manual UK driving license is required to operate service vehicles used for outings and appointments. Experience with or qualification in British Sign Language is desirable as we communicate with individuals who use this method.

Qualifications

• Permanent role, 37.5 hours per week.
• Salary £25,350 per annum.
• Full manual UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities according to their care plans.
• Participate in activities with individuals such as bowling, arts and crafts, baking and shopping.
• Support individuals to access activities outside the home and on trips.

Skills

Manual driving license

British Sign Language (desirable)

Job description

Sense arelooking for a reliable and motivated Support Workerto 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 £25,350 per annum.

OurStevenage service is rated good by CQC. At our service we support 7 individualsin all aspects of daily living activitiesaccording 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 includebowling, 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 etc.

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 do use this method of communication with some of the people at the service.

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

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. For more information please visit:https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/