Support Worker - Flexible Hours - Full Training Provided Wakefield, England
Job description
Looking for a new challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity at Sense for a Support Worker to join our Day service at our Sense Centre in Leeds and Wakefield, this is the perfect role for a support worker wanting flexible day time hours to suit your family needs.
Contracts are flexible with working hours of 09.30 – 15.30 which may suit those looking for a full time post or those with limited availability, parents with children at school, those wishing to work 3 days per week. Contracts are on a permanent basis with weekly hours to suit (18 - 30).
We currently work Mon – Fri 09.30 – 15.30 providing a variety of social activities and education-based sessions designed to stimulate and challenge the people we support. We also work either 1 Saturday or Sunday every 6 weeks or so (10.00-16.00) supporting our wonderful children’s short break service or adult day service. There is the opportunity to further engage in our community services if you so wish.
Sense Centre Leeds and Wakefield provides a variety of social activities and education-based sessions designed to stimulate and challenge the people we support. We are located within the heart of the local community, and we organise trips out that might include to the swimming pool, visiting parks and going shopping.
The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such. However, as a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
Are you looking for an incredibly rewarding and valuable job role, where you can receive great training and development, a supportive work environment, generous leave arrangements and employee benefits and access to a pension scheme?
You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker!
Here is what some of our colleagues have to say about working at Sense Centre Wakefield:
The hours and location are great. It is a nice place to work
My work life balance. It's a lovely place to work, friendly. I feel supported. We have really good training and its good to work in a nice atmosphere...
People here are very supportive
From the Registered Care Manager - no two days are the same..
Does this sound right for you? Pop in to find out more if you are unsure about applying.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
Positive, with a can-do attitude
Caring and empathetic
Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
Basic IT Skills
Have a full UK driving license is desirable
Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role
Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial
Experience of working within the Health & Social Care sector would be desirable 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 Wakefield 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
leisure activities of the person’s choice, for example, gym, swimming , attending groups, pubs, shopping, rally’s, day trips etc.
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
24 days of annual leave.
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.
Free DBS check if your role needs one.
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
Ongoing development opportunities (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme). 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/
