Day Centre Support Worker - Driver Essential

1. Looking for a new challenge? Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.
2. You will perform everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning including managing finances.
3. We’ll give you full training for our part time and full-time roles.

Looking for a new challenge? As a values-based organisation we are looking for people who share our values. Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. You don’t need any previous experience to become a Support Worker with Sense. We’ll give you full training for our part time and full-time roles.  You will join our amazing Day Centre Team in Caerphilly on a permanent contract working up to 30 hours per week. Hours are negotiable to suit your needs. We are offering an hourly rate from £10.75 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave.
• 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.
• Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• 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 

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Good communicators and listeners
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
• Have a Full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential

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 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, to restaurants or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife