Children's One to one Support Worker - Various hours available

Could you be a Sense Children's One to one Support Worker?

To Apply:

http://jobs.sense.org.uk/vacancies/7988/UKSN/childrens_one_to_one_support_worker_various_hours_available/

At Sense the people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such, so we have a fantastic Unique position available for a Children's One to one Support Worker to join us in the Radstock area. This is a permanent role, working anywhere from 8 hours per week, this could be 1 - 5 shifts a week depending on your availability / suitability. You don’t need to have an existing qualifications within formal care, or have worked with children before, as you will receive a full induction and training into working with children with multisensory impairments and disabilities. You may have cared for a family member in the past, and felt the reward? Or be a genuinely caring person looking to help positively impact a Childs life? Sense are offering you £10.79 per hour.

You will support a child with multi sensory impairment and complex needs in their home and within the community. This individual loves to get out and see the world and are very adventurous, they are located in the gorgeous countryside of Radstock so woodland walks are just one thing you will be doing. Trips to Longleat Safari parks and the Aquarium are also just a few of your duties! More than anything the individual loves music and to sing, but don't worry we aren't looking for you to have a good voice! No day is the same so a fantastic position for an adventurous support worker!

Working alongside a manager and a deputy and put into practice a plan developed by the family, therapists and Sense. Our aim is supporting the individual in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. The individuals mother will be a close support with you, and is fantastic to work alongside. The individual has access to their own vehicle so having a full UK drivers license may be beneficial when travelling within the community, but is not essential.

The general working hours for this position can vary depending on your availability, Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm. Saturday & Sunday 8am - 10pm. With the weekend shifts being longer we are able to split this into a morning & afternoon shift between two sense workers, depending on your desired hours of working. There is also potential for additional hours during the school holidays, you may even be studying yourself and only be looking to pick up work during your school holidays? Then this could work perfectly for you. We are able to be flexible with shifts so would love to discuss your options and hear from you!

Are you looking for an incredibly rewarding and valuable job role, where you can receive great training and development, a supportive work environment?

Does this sound right for you?

Children's One to one Support Worker, Radstock, Benefits :

Rewarding & impactful role
Beautiful countryside work environment
Day trips to Longleat, Aquarium
One to One support, personal rapport
Flexible working hours to suit you
24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
Free DBS Check
Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
On-going development opportunities
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Employee referral scheme £350
Health and well-being support
Pension Scheme
Discount scheme



Children's One to one Support Worker, Radstock, Duties:

To support a child within the individuals home, and within the community.
To provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
Full job specification is attached below.



Children's One to one Support Worker, Radstock, Desired Experiences:

A full manual UK license would be beneficial but not essential, as the individual has access to their own vehicle.
Knowledge of or qualification in British Sign Language or similar is beneficial ( BSL / Makaton etc.)
Have experience in caring for people with disabilities - No need for qualifications, we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker.
Knowledge of multi sensory impairments / learning difficullties is beneficial.
Full person specification is attached below.



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.

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.

Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.

Job Vacancy listed by Sense on 11th March 2022
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Please contact Jodie Herbert on 07815996100 for further information.

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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 help people develop the skills to enjoy everyday things like having a conversation, enjoying friendships and living independently. We believe that no one, no matter how complex... more
Job Details
Listed By : Employer
Sector : Healthcare, Medical & Dental
Salary/Wage : £10.79 per hour
Type : Permanent
Status : Full-time
Location : BA3
Start : Not Provided
Job Reference : 46988
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