Male Community Support Worker; Casual

Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference? Come and join the Sense Team! We provide comprehensive training for you to excel as a Support Worker. You will join our amazing Community Service team in Cross Hands.

This is a casual role working as and when required to cover for another support worker when they are away. Currently the support worker provides support on a Thursday for 5 hours.

We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/rises.

The person you will support has a farming background and is now visually impaired. This is not a regular role; the successful candidate will join the team to provide consistent support for the client when the current worker is unable to.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a kind, respectful approach to supporting individuals in their home environment. They will be keen to support with a variety of community tasks. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values making a positive impact to someone's life.

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a male candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule
9).

To be considered for this role we require you to have a full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle and business insurance.

• 32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
• 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
• Wisdom app – free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Free DBS check if your role needs one
• £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate
• Ongoing development opportunities

• Positive, with a can‑do attitude
• Caring and empathetic
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
• Great communicators
• A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle are essential, as well being willing to drive the resident's vehicle
• Business car insurance essential
• Knowledge of multi‑sensory impairments is beneficial
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role

No two days will be the same. This role might include supporting people with their home and community tasks, providing a customised, responsive and high‑quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services. Everyday tasks may include cooking and cleaning, finances, appointments, their social life. Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are.

You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

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.

Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.

To apply, please use the link below to complete your application. 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.

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