Supported Living Assistant

Sense Employees

Supported Living Assistant

£24440

Sense Employees, Trealaw, Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6183b798ae5e4fc389d8d8971144aef4

Full Job Description

  • Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.

  • Finances.

  • Appointments

  • 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.

    Positive, with a can-do attitude.

  • Caring, patient and empathetic.

  • Good communicators and listeners

  • Have Caring/ Support Work experience desirable

  • Have Right to work in the UK

  • Full UK driving license desirable

  • BSL skills desirable

  • Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.

  • 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.

    We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for night shifts, overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

    The shifts are varied and generally a mixture between 7am-2.30pm, 2.30pm-10pm and 10pm-7am, Monday - Sunday. Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide.,
  • 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