We're looking for Community Support Workers to join our team across South and West Wales, providing personalised 1:1 support to people with sensory loss, learning disabilities and complex needs in their own homes and in the community.
We have vacancies across several locations including Cross Hands, Whitland and Maesteg. Hours and schedules vary by role and will be discussed at interview, making these opportunities ideal for anyone looking for flexible, part-time work that fits around their life.
A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle with business insurance is essential for all roles. Knowledge of BSL or Makaton is desirable and a real advantage for some positions.
Comprehensive training is provided from day one.
Please note: some of our vacancies carry a genuine occupational requirement regarding gender under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9). Details will be shared during the application process.
What we're looking for
A full job description is attached at the bottom of this advert.
At Sense, we believe every disabled person deserves the opportunity to connect with others and be truly included in the world. We draw on our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative, and flexible support at every stage of life. We're proud to be adisability 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, please complete the supporting statement section of your application thoroughly as managers use this to shortlist candidates for interview against the Person Specification. We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description, and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close vacancies early.
No agency submissions please, any submissions made without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own, and no fee will be payable.
If you need any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team at 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. All offers of employment are therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check, where appropriate.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers, and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued, and we believe 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/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
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Precise Location: Community Based Wales, , Various, Various Counties, -, United Kingdom