Looking for a new challenge?
We are now recruiting for a Support Worker to join our friendly well-established teams at our Residential service in Dereham, Norfolk.
Roles are permanent, with part & full time contracts available for up to 37.5 hours. We are offering Support Workers in Dereham £12.25 per hour/ £23,888 per annum FTE, there is a 20p per hour enhancement for Weekend shifts.
We support 6 individuals in our home. Each individual is provided with care and support tailored to their individual needs, be that complex communication needs, physical health conditions, multi-sensory impairments.
Care is provided around the clock. We take particular pride in the range of activities and wellbeing events we provide. You will often find yourself out on offsite activities, day trips and holidays. Some examples of community activities include Horse Riding, bowling, swimming and music lessons. Your role would also include personal care, medication administration and a small amount of manual handling (hoisting) where necessary.
A full manual UK license is required as we have manual company vehicles used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips. We are flexible in our shifts and the general shift patterns are as follows: 7:00am-4:00pm and 4:00pm-10:00pm. Sleep-ins are also available as overtime. This will be discussed with you at interview.
Does this sound right for you?
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 Dereham might include supporting people with:
1. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
2. Personal care and hygiene.
3. Finances.
4. Medication and wellbeing.
5. Working.
6. Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
7. Their social life and nightlife.
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are.
About 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 .
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.
Benefits
8. 24 days of annual leave.
9. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
10. Free life assurance policy.
11. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
12. Cycle to work scheme.
13. Travel season ticket loans.
14. Enhanced sick pay.
15. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
16. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
17. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
18. Headspace App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
Ready to make a difference?