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We are now looking for Support Workers / Intervenors to join our Intervenor Service in the North London area , working across various locations such as Enfield, Waltham Cross & Watford.
For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a Male candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
We will Provide 1:1 support to children and adults who have been born with sight and hearing impairments – known as congenital Deafblindness.
Intervenors promote personal and social development whilst encouraging independence through enabling access to activities.
You will receive specialist training in how to support individuals that have dual-sensory impairments, often combined with other disabilities. So you do not require any existing professional care experience!
It is essential for you to have a full UK license with the use of your own vehicle.
(If you are interested in supporting one or more of these locations please complete an application, or contact for further information: deb.oshea@sense.org.uk )
We are currently recruiting for bank/relief Intervenor's. There may be an opportunity for permanent roles where required across the service, based on the needs of the individual/’s we support. The following hours are are currently available in North London, but may be subject to change. You can ask the team more about Bank/Relief work at interview.
(Young Adult) Enfield – 4hrs per week
For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a Male candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
You will require a British Sign Language level 1 minimum, as the person you will support uses British Sign Language as their main form of communication.
This individual requires 1:1 support, for 4 hours per week.
They have an interest in art and activities such as swimming and the gym! If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!
(Child and Adults) Watford – 16hrs per week
Child Waltham Cross – 4hrs per week, We have a young child requiring support twice a week for 2hrs per visit. We would be supporting the child to develop their communication to aid expressing their wants and needs and building on their understanding of their world around them. Are you interested in using play, intensive interaction and fun to support this young child.
Child – Do you have a flare for arts and crafts, role play and dance, if you do we have a young child to match you too who requires 4hrs support at weekends and during the school holidays in the Watford area.
Adult – Would you like to support an adult to access their local community, attend their work experience and develop their life skills ready for the next stages of life. If so, we have an individual in the Watford area looking for support once a week for 4hrs.
Child – We have a young child in the Rickmansworth area requiring 2 visits per week for 2hrs each time. Are you interested in delivering sensory based sessions using various light and sound equipment and tactile toys to deliver sensory stories. We will be supporting this child to engage in various adapted sensory based activities through intensive interaction and focusing on developing their communication. If this sounds like something you are interested in and able to offer an element of fun with, we would like to hear from you.
Adult – We have a second adult who experiences the world through tactile and sensory experiences who requires support for 4hr per week either for one visit or two visits per week each for 2hrs.
This role might include supporting people with:
Everyday tasks e.g cooking and cleaning.
Day to day activities led by the person you'll be supporting.
Enabling an independent lifestyle.
To support individuals within their homes.
Personal care and hygiene.
Going into the community for shopping or other trips. 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 fulfil 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
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.
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 (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme). 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 415 6735 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/
