Children's Community Support Worker / Intervenor - London Based

Looking for a new challenge?

We are now looking for Support Workers / Intervenors to join our Intervenor Service in the North London area, working mainly in Watford.

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 currently available in North London, but may be subject to change. You can ask the team more about Bank/Relief work at interview.

Do you have a flare for arts and crafts, role play and dance? If you do we have a young child to match you to! They require support 4 hours per week at the weekend and during the school holidays in the Watford area.

These hours are specific to supporting this child but there may be more available hours across the area, including in Watford and Waltham Cross. 

This role might include supporting people with:

• Day to day activities led by the person you'll be supporting.
• Enabling an independent lifestyle.
• To support individuals within their homes to access a variety of different activities based around theuir sensory needs, communication preferences and interests.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Going into the community for shopping, social activities 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. 

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.

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/