Job Opportunities in United Kingdom

Are you looking for a role with full flexibility? A role where no two days are the same? If so come and join our team!

This is a casual role, with flexible hours. We work flexibly across the week with hours to suit your needs. Sense is offering you an hourly rate from £11.75.
As a Casual Community Support Worker/ Communicator Guides (Level 1or 2) to join our fantastic Community Service located across South Wales.
We are looking for candidates across South Wales but particularly interested in applicants who can work in Bridgend, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Cardiff or Newport.
The service hours are between Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm occasional evening and weekends may be required. We are able to be flexible with shifts so would love to discuss your options and hear from you!
Our fantastic Community Service is growing and currently supports over 50 clients with sensory impairments to maintain independence and carry out activities that are important to them. You will work alongside a manager and a dedicated team at Sense to provide support which can include helping clients with their weekly shopping, taking exercise or attending local groups.
You may have cared for a family member in the past, and felt the reward? Or be a genuinely caring person looking to help positively impact an Individual's life?

A Full UK License with use of your own vehicle and business insurance is essential to be able to transport clients to activities to maintain independence.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Friendly and good communicator
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Flexible, reliable and committed
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
• A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential
• British Sign Language skills desirable
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.

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 South Wales might include supporting people with:

• Within their home, and within the community.
• To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Finances.
• Appointments
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life

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.

Benefits

• Free DBS Check
• On-going training and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.

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 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
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/