Support worker

Help break down barriers and support people to live the lives they choose.

At Sense, we believe everyone should have the power, choice and control to live the life they choose. We work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers, drive change and create opportunities for everyone to take part in the things that matter to them.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed support worker to join our team at our supported living service in Mexborough, South Yorkshire.

This is a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, working 37.5 hours per week across a variety of shifts.

About the people you will support

At Rig Drive, we support three adults with multi-sensory impairments and complex needs to live in their own homes. Each person has their own personality, interests, ambitions, preferences and support needs.

As a support worker, you’ll take the time to get to know each person, understand what matters to them and work alongside them in ways that respect their choices, support their independence and put them in control of their everyday lives. Whether it’s enjoying favourite activities, maintaining relationships, exploring new interests or spending time in the local community, you’ll work alongside people to help remove barriers and support them to take part in the things they choose.

What you will be doing

As a support worker, you will

Provide person-centred support that reflects each person's individual needs, preferences and aspirations.

Support people to make informed choices and have greater control over their daily lives.

Build meaningful relationships, taking time to understand each person's communication preferences, interests and what matters most to them.

Work alongside people to identify and remove barriers that may prevent them from fully taking part in everyday life.

Support people to enjoy their interests, maintain relationships, try new experiences and spend time in their communities.

Support people to get to appointments, take part in activities and enjoy trips and outings of their choice.

Encourage independence while recognising and respecting each person's individual support needs and decisions.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and others involved in each person's support to promote consistency, dignity and wellbeing.

What we are looking for

You don't need previous experience in a support role to join us. What matters most is your values, your willingness to learn and your commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.

Although previous experience is not essential, experience of supporting disabled people with sensory conditions and complex needs would be beneficial.

We are looking for someone who

Believes disabled people should have the same opportunities, choices and control over their lives as everyone else.

Is compassionate, patient, respectful and a good listener.

Recognises that everyone communicates differently and is willing to adapt their approach.

Enjoys getting to know people, understanding their interests and supporting them to do the things they love.

Can work positively as part of a team and build trusting relationships.

Is committed to promoting inclusion, independence and person-centred support.

Benefits

When you join Sense, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Matched pension contributions up to 5%.

Free life assurance policy.

Cashback and discounts on high street brands, including 10% off at Sense charity shops.

Cycle to work scheme.

Travel season ticket loans.

Enhanced sick pay.

Free DBS check if your role requires one.

A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.

Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the Care Certificate.

Free access to the Wisdom App, supporting mindfulness and wellbeing.

About working at Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.

More information can be found on our commitment as an employer.

Ready to join us?

If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to make their own choices, be included in their community and live life on their own terms, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team working alongside disabled people to create a world without limits.

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview against the person specification. It is therefore important that you complete this section thoroughly.

We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification, available at the bottom of this advert, before applying.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time.

No agency submissions please. Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own, and no fee will be payable.

If you require further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk.

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