Community jobs in United Kingdom

Looking for a new challenge? Have you ever wanted to have a rewarding and fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? It's an exciting time at Sense as our team is expanding! We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join our team, Our Get Out There (GOT) Service supports children and young people with their social programme of activities.

This is a Relief role with various hours. We work flexibly across the week with hours to suit your needs. Sense is offering you an hourly rate of £12.50.

As a Relief Community Support Worker, you will be providing 1-1 support to a young person who has autism access the community. Supporting with sensory activities both at home and in the community.

Does this sound right for you?

• A full UK driving license and business insurance and must be willing to drive your own vehicle (Mileage paid 0.45 pence per mile).
• Experience in Care and/or being confident working in a lone working setting.

• Free DBS Check
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

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.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

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 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

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/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/