Seaton
Looking for a new challenge?
It is a great time for Support Workers to join our service in Seaton, Devon! We are looking for a Waking Nights Support Worker to cover 30 hours per week, on a 7 month fixed term contract.
For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
Our residential service is located in Seaton, Devon. With the seafront just a few minutes’ walk away, we have access to lovely gardens and lots of local café’s. Here we support Individuals to live the life they choose. This might include accessing the beach, strolls along the seafront and cake and coffee at a favourite café!
You will support 6 adults with Learning Disabilities here in Seaton, supporting them with real life experiences and opportunities to live fulfilling lives and to take part in experiences that bring them joy!
You will be working Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10pm until 8am. This is a hands on Waking Night role – lone working with a member of staff sleeping in for emergency only.
About you
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 BSL knowledge or a willingness to learn is desirable for this role.
About the role
Here at Sense Seaton 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.
No two days will be the same
This role in Seaton, Devon 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 in Seaton Devon 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.
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.
Benefits
- Be part of a team striving for outstanding support and the people we support living ordinary lives, achieving incredible things.
- 24 days of annual leave.
- Wisdom app – free access for all employees to mindfulness application
- 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.
- 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.
- This role includes an extra pay allowance which reflects the work or location of this role. We may change or remove these allowances, and we keep the rates under review. More details can be given to you by the hiring manager.
Ready to make a difference?
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/
Does the job role include personal care?: Yes
Working Patterns:
You will be working Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10pm until 8am. This is a hands on Waking Night role - lone working with a member of staff sleeping in for emergency only.