After-School/ Holiday Support Assistant - Driver Essential

Have you ever wanted to have a rewarding and fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives?

It's an exciting time at Sense as our team is expanding!

We now have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our wonderful Children's Community team in Trafford, Sale, Altrincham, Urmston and Stretford.

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field- we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Support Worker.

We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews.

We have permanent contracts available from 4 hours per week to suit you. The service operates on the weekends either a Saturday or Sundaymorning and also provides after school support and during the school holidays. We are happy to discuss your availability and hours at interview.

The ‘Get Out There’ Clubs provide support for children and young people who still live at home with their families. We work to promote communication skills, life skills, mobility, and access to the community. This will include assisting participation in various activities, supporting with personal care, promoting independence both at home and in the community, providing short periods of respite for families and carers.

We work with a variety of young people. They often have an active lifestyle and enjoy outdoor sensory exploring, going to play parks, soft play, swimming and jump parks.

Does this sound right for 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
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is desirable.
• British Sign Language skills desirable but not essential
• Can support on weekdays, school holidays and Saturday mornings
• Have a Valid UK driving license and use of your own vehicle is 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 in GOT Trafford might include supporting young people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Taking part in fun activities
• Personal care and hygiene
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips
• Their social life

Everyone we support 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?

Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.

Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.

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.

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.
• 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

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/