Relief Support Worker in Streatley

We have a great opportunity for a Relief Support Workerto join our professional team at Sense College Streatley, supporting young people and adults with complex disabilities to access learning, develop their independence and get the most out of everyday life.

This is a relief role offering flexible working with no guaranteed weekly hours, ideal if you're looking for work that can fit around your other commitments. Shifts are available during the College working week, Monday to Friday, between 8:45am and 3:45pm, with a salary of £13 per hour.

As a Relief Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual and their support plan. The people we support may have complex support needs, including hearing and/or sight difficulties, learning or physical disabilities, mental health needs or behaviours that challenge.

You'll support learners to take part in enjoyable and purposeful activities, access their local community, learn new skills and make choices about the things that matter to them. A big part of your role will be encouraging independence and ensuring each learner has a voice in how they are supported.

Communication is at the heart of what we do. You'll adapt your communication style to meet the individual needs of the people you support and, where needed, develop new skills in communication methods such as signs and symbols.

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. You may support learners with their mobility, health and wellbeing and personal care, including continence requirements where required.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for caring, reliable and motivated people who can provide flexible support to our learners when needed.

You'll need:

• Previous caring or support experience gained in a personal, voluntary or professional capacity
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A flexible, person-centred approach to supporting individual needs and choices
• The ability to adapt your communication style to the needs of the people you support
• The ability to support people with their mobility and participate in activities alongside them
• Confidence using your own initiative and good judgement
• The ability to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with learners, colleagues and others

Previous experience supporting people with sensory impairments or using a range of communication methods would be an advantage, but isn't essential. Full training relevant to the service and your role will be provided.

About Sense College Streatley

At Sense College Streatley, we provide specialist education and support designed around the individual needs, interests and aspirations of our learners.

Our programmes give learners opportunities to develop their communication, independence and everyday living skills while taking part in meaningful activities and accessing their communities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where each person is listened to, respected and supported to make choices and maximise their independence.

The role is based at Sense College Streatley, Keech Hospice Care, Great Bramingham Lane, Streatley, LU3 3NT.

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:

• Free DBS Check
• Free access to online and face-to-face training
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Pension Scheme

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.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Section 128 check and teacher status 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.