Support worker (Female)

Sense; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS Check

Flexible working and family friendly

Job summary

Sense Hub Denbigh is seeking a Female Support Worker to join a welcoming day service near Denbigh, North Wales. You will work a 9–5 pattern, Monday to Friday, supporting disabled individuals with daily tasks, personal care and community activities in a warm, supportive environment.

A Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required, with full training provided. BSL understanding and a driving licence are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required for this role.
• Full training will be provided.
• Good understanding of BSL and a full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Support personal care and hygiene.
• Help with finances and budgeting.
• Assist with medication and wellbeing.
• Support individuals to attend community activities and outings.
• Support social life and nightlife.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring and empathetic

Willing to attend training

BSL understanding

Full driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you looking for a job that can fit around your life?

At Sense, we believe everyone should have the power, choice and control to live the life they choose. We work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers, drive change and create opportunities for everyone to take part in the things that matter to them.

We're looking for a Female support workerto 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.

This is a permanent full-time role withshift patterns 9-5 Monday - Friday every week, 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. Good understanding of BSL and full driving license is desirable but not essential.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.

This role might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Working.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:

• Free DBS Check
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity 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.

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview against the person specification. It is therefore important that you complete this section thoroughly.

We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification, available at the bottom of this advert, before applying.