At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide companionship and practical support to a remarkable woman in her 90s.
- Company: Join Sense, a leading organisation dedicated to breaking down barriers for disabled people.
- Benefits: Earn £13 per hour with flexible hours and comprehensive training from day one.
- Other info: We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and offer a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying a fulfilling part-time role.
- Qualifications: Warm, kind, and patient individuals with a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Looking for an additional income? Want a flexible role with purpose? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our community team in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, providing companionship and practical support to a remarkable woman in her 90s in her own home. You’ll help with correspondence, everyday household tasks and general companionship; making a real difference to her day-to-day life. She communicates by speaking and writing, and lives with her son, who has his own support worker. A comfortable pair of hands around two friendly dogs is a must!
This is a permanent role offering £13 per hour and two sessions of 2 hours per week, with the exact schedule to be discussed at interview. Comprehensive training is provided from day one. For genuine occupational reasons, we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9).
What you’ll do
- You’ll provide warm, consistent support within the home, including:
- Correspondence and admin
- Everyday household tasks
- Companionship and social support
What we’re looking for
- Warm, kind and patient — you build trust naturally
- Comfortable and confident in a home environment
- Happy around dogs
- Knowledge of BSL or Makaton is a bonus but not essential
Essential requirements
- Full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle
- Business car insurance
Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That’s why we’re committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there’s always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we’re working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
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.
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