Could you be the best part of someone’s week?
At Sense, we believe everyone should have the power, choice and control to live the life they choose. We work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers, drive change and create opportunities for everyone to take part in the things that matter to them.
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Community Companion to join a well-established service supporting individuals across the Bridgend area, with travel throughout the county. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to help someone stay connected, confident and independent, working with people who have a range of vision and hearing impairments. No two days look the same: one day you might be heading to a social group or a café, the next helping with appointments, post, or just getting out and about together. Hours are worked flexibly between Monday and Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm, across 16 hours a week, and there’s no personal care or medication support involved in this role. Pay is £13.00 per hour.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as travel is part of the role.
We are looking for someone who is:
A great communicator who’s genuinely friendly and personable
Welcoming to people from any walk of life
Reliable and consistent, someone a client can count on each week
A confident driver with access to their own vehicle
This role might include supporting with:
Getting out and about, from social groups to coffee catch-ups
Staying connected through appointments, post and calls
Building confidence and independence in daily life
Choosing and enjoying activities and outings that matter to them
Benefits
When you join Sense, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
Free life assurance policy.
Cashback and discounts on high street brands, including 10% off at Sense charity shops.
Cycle to work scheme.
Travel season ticket loans.
Enhanced sick pay.
Free DBS check if your role requires one.
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the Care Certificate.
Free access to the Wisdom App, supporting mindfulness and wellbeing.
About working at Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
More information can be found on our commitment as an employer.
Ready to join us?
If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to make their own choices, be included in their community and live life on their own terms, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team working alongside disabled people to create a world without limits.
How to apply
Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview against the person specification. It is therefore important that you complete this section thoroughly.
We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification, available at the bottom of this advert, before applying.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time.
No agency submissions please. Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own, and no fee will be payable.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk.
Safeguarding, equality and inclusion
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 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 disabled candidates.
Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers and the people we work alongside.
We value everyone's contribution and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people are respected, listened to and have opportunities to participate fully.
We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and our belief that every disabled person should be able to take part in life, make choices and be included in their community.
For more information, visit Sense Equality and Diversity.
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