Looking for a new challenge?
We are now looking for Support Workers / Intervenors to join our Intervenor Service in the North London area, working mainly in Watford.
We will Provide 1:1 support to children and adults who have been born with sight and hearing impairments – known as congenital Deafblindness.
Intervenors promote personal and social development whilst encouraging independence through enabling access to activities.
You will receive specialist training in how to support individuals that have dual-sensory impairments, often combined with other disabilities. So you do not require any existing professional care experience!
It is essential for you to have a full UK license with the use of your own vehicle.
We are currently recruiting for bank/relief Intervenor's. There may be an opportunity for permanent roles where required across the service, based on the needs of the individual/’s we support. The following hours are currently available in North London, but may be subject to change. You can ask the team more about Bank/Relief work at interview.
Do you have a flare for arts and crafts, role play and dance? If you do we have a young child to match you to! They require support 4 hours per week at the weekend and during the school holidays in the Watford area.
These hours are specific to supporting this child but there may be more available hours across the area, including in Watford and Waltham Cross.
This role might include supporting people with:
1. Day to day activities led by the person you'll be supporting.
2. Enabling an independent lifestyle.
3. To support individuals within their homes to access a variety of different activities based around theuir sensory needs, communication preferences and interests.
4. Personal care and hygiene.
5. Going into the community for shopping, social activities or other trips.
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 fulfil their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable.
Benefits
6. 24 days of annual leave.
7. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
8. Free life assurance policy.
9. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
10. Cycle to work scheme.
11. Travel season ticket loans.
12. Enhanced sick pay.
13. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
14. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
15. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
16. Ongoing development opportunities.
Ready to make a difference?