Job Description

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Looking for a new challenge?

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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 are looking for a

reliable and motivated

Female Support Worker to join our

small service in Trowbridge, Wiltshire!

We have

Full or Part Time

roles available at

20 hours

or

37.5 hours

per week for

12.50 per hour.

Here in Trowbridge we are a small

3 bedded service

, there are

3 lovely residents that call Lilac Grove their home.

The people you will support have various challenges in their lives, our aim is to ensure they live the lives they choose.


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.

A full UK drivers license and willingness to drive our Sense vehicle is essential for this role

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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 willingness to drive our Sense vehicle is essential for this role

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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.

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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. 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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Why work for 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.

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Benefits

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.

Wisdom 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

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Ready to make a difference?

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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/ #LOW