Bank Support Worker (Driver Essential) Wales
Job description
Are you looking for a role with full flexibility? A role where no two days are the same? If so come and join our team!
This is a casual role, with flexible hours . We work flexibly across the week with hours to suit your needs. Sense is offering you an hourly rate of £10.75.
As a Relief/Casual Support Worker/ Communicator Guides you will join our fantastic Community Service located across South Wales in particular Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend.
The service hours are between Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm occasional evening and weekends may be required. We are able to be flexible with shifts so would love to discuss your options and hear from you!
Our fantastic Community Service, supports over 50 clients with sensory impairments to maintain independence and carry out activities that are important to them. You will work alongside a manager and a dedicated team at Sense to provide support which can include helping clients with their weekly shopping, taking exercise or attending local groups.
You may have cared for a family member in the past, and felt the reward? Or be a genuinely caring person looking to help positively impact an Individual's life? This role could suit someone with a young family or a semi-retired person.
A driving license and use of your own car is essential to be able to transport clients to activities to maintain independence. BSL skills would be desirable to be able to communicate with clients who are deaf. We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
Positive, with a can-do attitude.
Caring and empathetic.
Friendly and good communicator
Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
Flexible, reliable and committed
Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential
BSL skills desirable
Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial. No two days will be the same
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.
This role in South Wales might include supporting people with:
Within their home, and within the community.
To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
Finances.
Appointments
Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
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. Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.
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. Benefits
Free DBS Check
Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
On-going training and development opportunities
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Employee referral scheme
Health and well-being support
Discount scheme Ready to make a difference?
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.
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 415 6735 or [email protected]
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/
