Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. 

You don’t need any previous experience to become a Support Worker with Sense. We’ll give you full training for our roles. 

You will join our amazing Supported Living team in Sheffield supporting individuals with sensory loss in their own home and with fun activities out in the community such as going to the cinema, bowling or walks in the park.

This is a full time, permanent contract working 37.5 hours per week. 

The shifts are varied over a 4-week rota and include a mix of 8am-4pm, 4pm-10pm and 10pm-8am, Monday - Sunday.  Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide.

We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for night shifts, overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

Benefits24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.Matched 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.Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness applicationEnhanced sick pay.Free DBS check if your role needs one.A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.Flexible working arrangements.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, patient and empathetic.Good communicators and listenersHave Right to work in the UKFlexible with shifts essentialDrivers with Full UK license desirableCaring/ Support Work experience desirableBSL skills desirableKnowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is desirable.Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.No two days will be the sameThis role might include supporting people with:Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.Personal care and hygiene.Finances.Medication and wellbeing.Going into the community for shopping or other trips.Their social life and nightlife.Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts paid at £50 a night (This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.)

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/ 

Closing Date

20/02/2025

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