Male Sensory Support Worker (Communicator Guide) - Puckeridge

We do not provide support with personal care of administration of medication Communicator Guides can support people by - enabling someone to travel to the supermarket to do their weekly shopping, tend to their mail and support them set up medical appointments, accompanying them to hospital appointments as well as supporting individuals to develop and maintain friendships and participate in leisure activities. The service also focuses on improving people's wellbeing by listening to their future goals, aspirations and supporting people to explore their potential. The Important thing is that it's the person chooses how to use the support they receive.

The Communicator Guide service supports adults and older people who have developed hearing and sight loss - known as acquired deafblindness. A communicator guide offers 1:1 support in people homes and in the community. We support individuals to do things they want to, not to do things for them.

We are currently recruiting for bank/relief Communicator guide'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 Puckeridge, but may be subject to change. You can ask the team more about Bank/Relief work at interview.

One Gentleman would like support to access the community 3 hours per week. He is located in the Puckeridge area. He would like the opportunity to get out of the house without having to rely on a family member to do so. He would like to visit the library and explore local social groups in his area to meet new people.

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a male candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

This role in particular requires you to hold a valid UK driving license with the use of your own vehicle.

We're looking for enthusiastic applicants who:

• A level of energy that will complement our team and the individuals we support.


• Portray a polite and friendly manner


• Committed to our values, respect, choice, dignity and listening/ understanding.


• A good team member and ability to use own initiative.


• 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.
  
  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.

£12.78 an hour - Permanent, Part-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Referral programme


• Sick pay, 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.


• 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