Support Worker (Care Worker)
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
Are you looking for a rewarding job where you go home knowing that you have made a real impact on someone’s life?
If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancies across Sandwell, West Midlands, may be perfect for you!
Support Worker (Care Worker)
Reference number: 41905
Hours: Part time hours
Location: Across Sandwell, West Midlands
Contract type: Permanent, Fixed Term
Salary: £8.00 or £8.25 per hour (dependent on experience)
We have a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Support Worker across Sandwell in the West Midlands; we have flexible permanent & fixed-term part time roles available.
We have a permanent Female Waking Night Support Worker* opportunity available at our accommodation service in West Bromwich. This home belongs to six energetic people aged between 34 & 53. In this role you will work two nights per week totalling 17.5 hours. 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.
We also have Experienced Support Worker opportunities within our 'Get Out There' Group in Sandwell that provides support for children and young people who still live at home with their families. Working one to one we promote communication skills, life skills, mobility and access to the community. For this role we are looking people who have experience of providing practical support (including personal care) 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. These part-time roles will be offered on a fixed term basis that is due to end in March 2018 (funding dependent); we're looking for people that are available to work from 4pm - 6pm weekdays and various times at the weekends. Candidates will be asked to discuss their availability at interview so you can be best matched to the hours available.
Sense also supports people to take part in some of our amazing arts and wellbeing activities – from dance to music making, swimming to rock climbing.
Being a Sense Support Worker can be the springboard to your future career - and to all sorts of opportunities and management roles.
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary; 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 (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9) for the role within West Bromwich only.
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.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
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: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Interview date: 8th & 9th May 2017
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.