Support Worker (Care Worker / Care Assistant)
Are you looking for a job where you go home knowing that you made a real impact on someone's life?
Could you use your personality and talents to help people with sensory impairments to communicate and express themselves?
If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancies in Market Deeping & Deeping St James may be perfect for you!
Title: Support Worker (Care Worker / Care Assistant)
Reference number: 41822
Hours: Various part time hours plus casual opportunities
Location: Market Deeping & Deeping St James
Contract type: Permanent, Casual, Fixed Term
Salary: GBP14,080 - GBP16,401 pro rata per annum (GBP7.22 - GBP8.41 per hour)
We have a number of rewarding opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Support Workers in Market Deeping & Deeping St James. We have a number of permanent part time roles in this area and are able to offer contracts with weekly working hours ranging from 7.5 - 25 per week; in addition we have fixed term & (bank/relief) roles.
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.
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. This is a role where no two days are alike, and you go home knowing that you made a real impact someone's life.
You will support people to live the life that they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Sense supports individuals to take part in some of our amazing arts and wellbeing activities - from dance to music making, swimming to rock climbing.
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 GBP16,401 (GBP8.41 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 within Market Deeping only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement for some of the roles in the area but not all, please don't be discouraged from applying is you are not able to drive.
About Sense
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.
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.
Sense training develops transferrable skills and qualifications and opens up a career ladder for those who want to go further. You'll be part of a friendly team and there are always other people to turn to.
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.
We'll also be at the Job Fair at Peterborough Town Hall on Friday 24th February - come and visit us to find out more from 10am - 2pm. Further details of the event can be found on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 5 March 2017
Interview date: Week commencing 13th March
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.
Could you use your personality and talents to help people with sensory impairments to communicate and express themselves?
If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancies in Market Deeping & Deeping St James may be perfect for you!
Title: Support Worker (Care Worker / Care Assistant)
Reference number: 41822
Hours: Various part time hours plus casual opportunities
Location: Market Deeping & Deeping St James
Contract type: Permanent, Casual, Fixed Term
Salary: GBP14,080 - GBP16,401 pro rata per annum (GBP7.22 - GBP8.41 per hour)
We have a number of rewarding opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Support Workers in Market Deeping & Deeping St James. We have a number of permanent part time roles in this area and are able to offer contracts with weekly working hours ranging from 7.5 - 25 per week; in addition we have fixed term & (bank/relief) roles.
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.
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. This is a role where no two days are alike, and you go home knowing that you made a real impact someone's life.
You will support people to live the life that they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Sense supports individuals to take part in some of our amazing arts and wellbeing activities - from dance to music making, swimming to rock climbing.
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 GBP16,401 (GBP8.41 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 within Market Deeping only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement for some of the roles in the area but not all, please don't be discouraged from applying is you are not able to drive.
About Sense
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.
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.
Sense training develops transferrable skills and qualifications and opens up a career ladder for those who want to go further. You'll be part of a friendly team and there are always other people to turn to.
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.
We'll also be at the Job Fair at Peterborough Town Hall on Friday 24th February - come and visit us to find out more from 10am - 2pm. Further details of the event can be found on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 5 March 2017
Interview date: Week commencing 13th March
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.