Female Support Worker

Description:

Female Support Worker - Full Time Hours

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Looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Female Support Worker to join our small service in Trowbridge, Wiltshire!

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

Here in Trowbridge we are a small 3 bedded service, there are 3 lovely ladies that call Lilac Grove their home. The people you will support have various different challenges in their lives, our aim is to ensure they live the lives they choose.

Are you friendly, upbeat and enthusiastic? Would you be willing to learn alternative methods of communication to effectively support the people living here? Then we would love to hear from you!

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.

* Some knowledge of BSL and other communication methods

* A full UK drivers license and willingess to drive our Sense vehicle is desirable for this role

No two days will be the same

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.

This role in Trowbridge, Wiltshire 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.

We support activities from the day to day things like washing and cleaning to swimming, visiting places of interest, day trips, theatre/cinema visits and exploring the beautiful countryside on our doorstep plus much more.

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.

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. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.

Benefits

* 24 days of annual leave.

* 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.

* 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.

* Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application

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.

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