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You will join our amazing Community Service team in New Inn, Pontypool . 

This is a permanent role working 3 hours per week - currently on a Friday, 10am-1pm (will be discussed further at interview). 

We are offering an hourly rate from £2.50 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

You will be supporting someone who enjoys her time in the community to carry out her shopping, attend appointments and make telephone calls. When there is time she enjoys a walk in the local community in her wheelchair and visiting coffee shops. She has a small dog and uses a wheelchair when out. You will provide support by transfering the wheelchair in and out of your car a up to 3 times per session. You will be part of a team of 3 staff working 1:1 with the client. The person you will be supporting is Deaf but uses speech to communicate and lip reads.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a kind, respectful approach to supporting individuals in their home environment. They will be keen to support with a variety of community tasks. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values making a positive impact to someone's life.

• 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.
• Wisdom app  - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £3 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities  

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Great communicators
• A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential. Your car must be big enough to transport a wheelchair.
• Business Car Insurance essential
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.

• Within their home, and within the community.
• To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Finances.
• Appointments
• 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.

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader .

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.

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 or

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: