- 32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
- 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.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
- Free 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
- 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 essential
- BSL skills or a willingness to learn
- Experience working with individuals with sensory impairments
- Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial. No two days will be the same
- Within their home, and within the community.
- To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
- Finances.
- Appointments
- Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
- Their social life
- 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.
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Sensory Worker - Llandrindod Wells, United Kingdom - Sense
Description
Looking for a new challenge?Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. We'll give you full training to become an excellent Support Worker.
You will join our amazing Community Service team in Llandrindod Wells, Welshpool , Powys. The service provides valuable support for individuals with sensory loss to live the life they want and experience the world.
This is a 9 month fixed-term role with potential to increase due to local government funding which the service has secured successfully for the past 8 years .
We have part time hours available to suit up to 20 hours per week . The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm and occasionally out of hours support may also be required.
We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.
There is a lot of travel involved for this role so you will need a Full UK Driving license and your own car and be willing to travel around Powys, Mid Wales. We pay 45p per mile after 25 miles of travel.
There is also opportunity to complete some elements of the role remotely and can be discussed at interview.
Benefits
We're looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
This role might include supporting people with:
Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn't for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable.
Ready to make a difference?
