Job Description

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Are you looking for a challenging new role?

Are you

resilient

and

compassionate

?

Work with

Sense

and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.


We are seeking a

dedicated

Complex Care Support Worker to join our

amazing Residential team

in Louth.


You will provide

essential care

to individuals with sensory loss and learning disabilities who display challenging behaviours. This role requires someone who is

confident in their abilities

, as it involves substantial lone working and supporting non-verbal individuals in their homes and out in the community. The role of a complex support worker is to support six individuals with complex learning disabilities in there home environment to live a fulfilled life and have access to meaningful activities.


There are various

permanent

contracts available, working

7 - 30.5 hours

per week. You must be able to work a shift pattern, with shifts starting at 7am on an early and finish at 10pm on a late and be able to work every other weekend.


We are offering an hourly rate from

12.50

with

enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

If you live outside of Louth to be considered for the role you will need use of your own vehicle to get to and from the service for early/late shifts due to very limited public transport.

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Benefits

32 days of annual leave

including Bank Holidays pro rata 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.

Wisdom 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
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This role is

demanding

but offers the opportunity to make a

significant difference

in the lives of those you support.

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We're looking for resilient applicants who are:

Positive, with a can-do attitude. Caring, patient and empathetic. Have

strong communication

skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Have Right to work in the UK

Flexible with shifts essential

Have experience in handling challenging behaviours Caring/ Support Work experience desirable

Drivers with Full UK license desirable

BSL skills desirable Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is desirable. Passionate about enhancing other people's lives. Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
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No two days will be the same

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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 or other trips. Their social life and nightlife. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts paid at

50 a night

(This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.)

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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 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 Leader.


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.

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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/