Support Workers

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Northamptonshire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
14 Oct 2019
Closes
08 Nov 2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancy in Rothwell may be perfect for you!
Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Support Worker at our College in Rothwell.
Title: Support Workers
Ref: 43677
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week
Location: Rothwell, Northamptonshire
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: GBP8.50 per hour
About the role
We have permanent, roles available working up to 35 hours per week attracting a salary of GBP8.50 per hour.
As a 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 do the weekly shop or visit a local caf??.
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.
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 this is a role with fixed holidays; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.
About us
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 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: Thursday 7 November 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. 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.
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