At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with complex needs to live independently and enjoy life.
- Company: Join Sense, a compassionate organisation dedicated to breaking down barriers for disabled individuals.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days holiday, matched pension contributions, and discounts on high street brands.
- Other info: Flexible hours available and opportunities for personal development through training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in beautiful Seaton.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a caring attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
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Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for Support Workers to join our small, close-knit residential team in Seaton - one of Devon's most beautiful coastal towns, where the seafront is just minutes from the door.
This is a permanent role with flexible hours available up to 37.5 per week across a varied shift pattern including mornings, afternoons, and weekends, paying £13.00 per hour. You'll be supporting six adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live full, independent lives; whether that's a morning stroll along the seafront, a trip to a favourite café, or a day out exploring the Devon countryside.
Full training is provided, so no previous experience is needed - just the right values and a genuine desire to make a difference.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, caring, and empathetic
- Positive, with a can-do attitude
- Passionate about supporting people to live the life they choose
- Comfortable working a varied shift pattern including weekends
- Willing to attend training and develop in their role
This role in Seaton might include supporting people with:
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
- Personal care and hygiene
- Finances and medication
- Getting out into the community for trips, shopping, and social activities
- Encouraging independence and wellbeing in everything you do
Benefits:
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%
- Free life assurance
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (including 10% off Sense shops)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel season ticket loans
- Enhanced sick pay
- Free DBS check (if required)
- £350 refer-a-friend scheme
- Access to 100+ online and face-to-face training courses (including the Care Certificate)
- Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing app
If you're looking for a role that's active, meaningful, and full of heart; we'd love to welcome you to the team.
About Sense: 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.
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 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.
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.
Support Worker in Rutland employer: Sense
At Sense, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values compassion and community engagement. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering training opportunities in British Sign Language and other essential skills. Located in the picturesque town of Whitland, Carmarthenshire, we provide a fulfilling environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with deafblindness while enjoying the beauty of the local area.
