Looking for a new challenge? Join Sense as a Support Worker and Change Lives!

At Sense, we're looking for passionate individuals to join our Community Service team covering Powys. This is your chance to be part of a team that empowers people with sensory loss to experience life fully and thrive.

If you have awareness of sensory loss and skills related to supporting individuals with sensory impairements we would love to hear from you!

This is a 3 month fixed-term role with potential to extend based on ongoing funding success (secured over the past 8 years).

We have flexible part time hours available up to 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm with occasional out of hours support.

We are offering a starting hourly rate of £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

You will be travelling around Powys supporting individuals within the community. Travel expenses are covered after the first 25 miles of travel and reimbursed at 45p per mile.

A Full UK Driving license and your own vehicle will be required. Some responsibilities can be performed remotely, adding flexibility to your work life balance.

Benefits32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rataMatched pension contributions up to 5%.Free life assurance policy.Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).Cycle to work scheme.Travel season ticket loans.Enhanced sick pay.Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness applicationFree DBS check if your role needs one.A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.Ongoing development opportunities We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:Positive, with a can-do attitude.Caring and empathetic.Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essentialBSL skills or a willingness to learnExperience working with individuals with sensory impairmentsKnowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.No two days will be the sameThis role might include supporting people with:Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.Appointments and financesGoing into the community for shopping or other trips.Activities they enjoy for an active social lifeYou can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.About Sense

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 Employer.

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.

Ready to make a difference?To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. 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/ 

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Closing Date

06/01/2025

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