Support Worker (Care Worker / Care Assistant) - Driver Essential

Could you positively support people who are deafblind or have sensory impairments?
Are you confident, patient and understanding?
If yes, then our Support Worker vacancies in Edgbaston, Birmingham, may be perfect for you!

Support Worker
Reference number: 41621
Hours: Full time, part time & casual opportunities
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Contract type: Permanent, Casual
Salary: £14,080 - £16,401 (£7.22 - £8.41 per hour)

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Support Workers within our two homes in Edgbaston; we have both full & part time opportunities available.  

As a Support Worker you will support people to live more independent lives in their home and local community.  This may include assisting with people’s personal care, their dietary requirements, shopping and social activities.

We are looking for caring people who have the empathy and patience to positively focus on the people we support.

Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.

If you do have experience that’s great! We also have ‘Experienced Support Worker’ opportunities in this location where we are looking people who have recent experience of providing practical support (including personal care) with vulnerable people in a home, community or education setting and to have also gained a Level 2 Diploma in health and social care or equivalent experience.  The Experienced Support Worker role has an annual salary of up to £16,401 (£8.41 per hour).

Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.

*For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for one of the roles in Edgbaston (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

About us

Sense is a national charity that supports people who are deafblind, those with sensory impairments and those with complex needs, to enjoy more independent lives.

About you and what we offer

Working as a Support Worker 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.

Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us. It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.

Closing date: Sunday 13th November 2016
Interview date: Assessment day 22nd November & Interviews 23rd November
To start: To be discussed at interview

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and complete the application form.

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. 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 are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.