As suitable applications are recieved Downloadable Files Job Description Guidance for Applicants Apply now Do you want to make a positive change to people's lives?We have an exciting opportunity at Sense for you to work as a Support Worker and join our friendly well-established team in Kettering.This is a permanent role, with contracts available for either 25 or 30 hours per week. We are offering a Sense Support Workers in Kettering £11.75 per hour.At our Residential home we support 6 individuals with dual sensory impairments.As a Support Worker, you will help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing both within their own home and in the local community. There may also be personal care involved.The Town Centre is a 20-minute walk/ 5 minutes drive away as well many different attractions nearby. The individuals enjoy going for picnics in the park, shopping, go to the cinemas, visiting the library, museum and an art gallery. We also have a large garden in our home which is accessible to all individuals.A full manual UK license is required as we have manual company vehicle used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips. The shift patterns at this service are as follows: Monday - Sunday, 7:00am-4:00pm and 4:00pm-10:00pm. The shifts will be varied and include working days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.Working at our Kettering Service gives you a wide range of benefits including:Qualification and previous experience is not needed to join our staff teamSense provides an in-depth training package and we are happy to work alongside and support you in gaining a rewarding and valuable job role24 days' holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of serviceFree DBS CheckFree access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.On-going development opportunitiesFlexible working and family friendly policiesEmployee referral schemeHealth and well-being supportPension SchemeDiscount schemeHeadspace App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.About SenseFor 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.Ready to make a difference?To applyManagers 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.ukSense 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/ Closing Date 04/11/2024 Apply now Sense is here for everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Everything we do supports individuals to express themselves, to develop their skills and confidence, to make choices and to live a full life.Stay informed Sign up for job alerts or join our talent bank today. 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