Support Worker

Sense

From 15600 To 15600

Could you inspire someone who has complex communication needs grow and develop?

Our teams change people’s lives – could you?

If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancies in Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey may be perfect for you!

 

About the role

We have a number of permanent part time opportunities for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team of Support Workers in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The day positions available range from 3 to 21.5 hours per week. We also have a fixed term maternity cover post of 35.5 hours per week until June 2018. 

If you are more interested in night shifts we have the opportunity to work up to 25 hours per week on a permanent basis as a Female Waking Night Support Worker*.

We also have casual opportunities in this area attracting an hourly rate of £7.50.

As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your patient support and encouragement will assist individuals to run their own lives as much as possible – helping with personal care and accessing social activities including Gateway, Black Moon and wheelchair ice-skating to name but a few.

Being a Sense Support Worker can be the springboard to your future career - and to all sorts of opportunities and management roles.

*For genuine occupational reasons, we are looking to appoint females only to some of the positions available (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

Some of our roles, but not all, require you to have a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive a Sense vehicle - many of our opportunities do not require you to drive so please don't let this put you off from applying.

About us

Sense is a national charity that supports people who are deafblind, those with sensory impairments and those with complex needs, to enjoy more independent lives.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working as a Support Worker 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.

 About you 

Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.

 Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.

 Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us.  It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.

 If you would like more information on the role please contact Nicola Clugston on: [email protected]

 No agencies please.

 Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  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 are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

To apply, please folllow the link below:

http://jobs.sense.org.uk/vacancies/3149/SEN/support_worker/


Closing Date

Monday / 28 August 2017
1:00pm

Contact Details

Nicola Clugston

United Kingdom

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