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We are now looking for an Intervenor to join our Intervenor Service in the Devon area, working across various locations such as Poltimore, Bovey Tracy, Exeter, Broadclyst, Plymouth and Ottery St. Mary.
We provide 1:1 support to adults who have been born with sight and hearing impairments, known as congenital deafblindness, within their own homes and out in the community.
Intervenors promote personal and social development whilst encouraging independence through enabling access to activities. They provide skilled, perceptive and respectful support, intervening between a deafblind individual and the world.
You will receive specialist training in how to support individuals that have dual-sensory impairments, often combined with other disabilities.
For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
This particular role involves supporting someone for 20 hours on a Tuesday and Wednesday, between 8am and 6pm. There may be ability to look to increase these hours in the future.
It is essential for you to have a full UK license with the use of your own vehicle.
This role might include supporting people with:Day to day activities led by the person you'll be supporting, including shopping, cleaning, personal care and accessing the community.Enabling an independent lifestyle.Communicating with others. Personal care. Activities such as arts and crafts, music, swimming, sports, exercising to help integration into their local communities.Setting up and attending medical appointments, including medication administration.Working with psychiatrists, therapists and social workers to make sure those supported receive person centred care.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 and complete the intervenor pathway, which may initially mean some extra hours. Has an interest in learning basic Italian words and likes films, as well as cooking. Flexible with time and happy to complete overtime when available. BSL Level 1 is preferable for this role, if not a willingness to work towards it. Why work for Sense?For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Benefits24 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.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/
Closing Date
25/10/2024
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