Job Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position:

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Simply send us your CV or download our application form!

Join Henshaws - Make a Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same? Do you have transferable skills from retail, hospitality, customer service, education, or other roles where people are at the heart of what you do? If so, we'd love to hear from you.


At

Henshaws

, we believe in empowering individuals and changing lives. As a

Care Support Worker

, you'll be supporting people to live with independence, dignity, and purpose.

Why join us?

Fulfilling Work

- Every day you'll see the difference you make.

Development Opportunities

- We'll support your growth through apprenticeships, training, and recognised qualifications.

Career Progression

- Many of our team members have grown into senior roles and specialist areas within Henshaws.

Transferable Skills Welcome

- Compassion, communication, teamwork, problem-solving - if you've got them, we'll help you put them into practice.

What we're looking for

People who care about others and want to make a difference Good communicators and team players No prior care experience needed - just the right values and attitude

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Henshaw's.

Send a copy of your CV to recruitment@henshaws.org.uk

or

Download an application form and send to recruitment@henshaws.org.uk

Salary: SEN Care Level 1 13.02 per hour on weekdays / 14.52 per hour weekends/ SEN Care Level 2 13.19 per hour on weekdays and 14.69 per hour weekends.

Overtime is paid at an extra 1.50 per hour

Shifts available : Day, Evenings and Weekends - Fixed shifts no rolling Rota!

Hours: Full and Part-time hours

Weeks: 52 per year

Annual leave 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holidays

Requirements:

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Ability and willingness to assist students with their personal care requirements as needed, whilst maintaining their dignity.



Ability to support students in a way that promotes their independence and development in the education setting



NVQ 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to complete in an agreed timeframe.



Willingness to undertake and achieve Skills for Care Induction Award within 12 weeks if no formal care qualifications.

Other information:

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Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888