bsl communication support worker jobs

Are you looking for a rewarding role that makes a real difference to children, young people and their families?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for Support Workers to join our Get Out There Group (GOT) in Wythenshawe, Manchester, as well as supporting on PA sessions in Trafford. You'll be working with children and young people who live at home with their families, helping them build communication skills, develop independence and take part in life in their community. Every shift is different, and every person you support is unique.

No experience is needed. We'll give you everything you need through full training from day one. Working regular Saturdays and evenings, from 4 hours per week, this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for flexible, meaningful work that fits around their life.

Knowledge of sensory impairments or learning difficulties is desirable. BSL skills are a bonus but not essential.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring and genuinely empathetic
• Positive and adaptable with a can-do attitude
• Passionate about enhancing the lives of others
• Willing to attend training as needed

This role might include supporting young people with:

• Fun activities such as football, dance, bowling, messy play and cinema trips
• Personal care, hygiene and everyday tasks
• Getting out into the community for shopping and day trips
• Building their social life and independence

Benefits

• 24 days' holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (including 10% off Sense shops)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loans
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free DBS check (if required)
• £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Access to 100+ online and face-to-face training courses (including the Care Certificate)
• Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing app

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

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/