Job Description

Looking for a new challenge?

Come and work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.

You don’t need any previous experience to become a Support Worker with Sense. We’ll give you full training for our part time and full-time roles. 

You will join our fantastic Residential Service in Louth supporting 4 individuals with learning and/or sensory disabilities. 

We have permanent contracts available with hours up to 37.5 hours per week to suit you (shifts to be discussed at interview)

We are offering an hourly rates from £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

*If you live outside of Louth to be considered for the role you will need use of your own vehicle to get to and from the service for early/late shifts due to very limited public transport.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Headspace app  - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
  • 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 

    • We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

  • Positive, with a can-do attitude.
  • Caring, patient and empathetic.
  • Good communicators and listeners
  • Flexible team players
  • Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
  • Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
  • Full UK driving license 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 Louth might include supporting people with:

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

    • Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts paid at £50 a night (This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.)

    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. 

    Ready to make a difference?

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