We have anexciting opportunity at Sense for you to work as aSupport Worker and join our friendly well-established team in Kettering.
This is apermanent role, with contracts available for up to 37.5 hours per week. The shift patterns at this service are as follows: Monday - Sunday, 7:00am-4:00pm and 4:00pm-10:00pm and you must be able to work alternate weekends. A full manual UK license is required as we have manual company vehicle used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips.
At our Residential home wesupport6 individuals with dual sensory impairments. As a Support Worker, you will help to takepart ina wide range of special interests and activitiesthat support their health and wellbeing both within their own home and in the local community. There may also be personal care involved.
TheTown Centre is a 20-minute walk/ 5 minutes driveaway as well many different attractions nearby.The individuals enjoy going for picnics in the park, shopping, go to the cinemas, visiting thelibrary, museum and an art gallery.We also have a large garden in our home which is accessible to all individuals.
A full manual UK license is required.
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 are proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working 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.
To apply
Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
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, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
Precise Location: 129 Neale Avenue, , Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9HG, United Kingdom