Specialist Support Workers

Recruiter
Sense
Location
Trowbridge
Salary
GBP15,756 per annum (pro rata) - GBP8.08 per hour
Posted
18 Apr 2018
Closes
02 May 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Are you caring and creative? Do you want to make a positive difference to people's lives? If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancies in Trowbridge, Wiltshire may be perfect for you! About the role

Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Specialist Support Worker in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. We have one full time, post working 37.5 hours per week. We also have a number of part time, waking night posts working 35 hours per week.

As a Specialist Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your patient support and encouragement will assist individuals to run their own lives as much as possible - helping with personal care, supporting someone to rustle up some breakfast, do the weekly shop or visit a local caf??.

A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role.

About you

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.

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.

About us

Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with complex communication needs to be understood, connected and valued.

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.

If you would like more information on the role, please contact Vicky James via

No agencies please.