Sensory Support Worker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
08/04/2025
Advert End Date:
29/04/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
SMH
Salary:
£27,711 to £31,067 FTE
Vacancy ID:
106666
Closing date:
29 Apr
Further Information
Sensory Support Worker

All about the Role

Do you have experience in working with people who have a hearing loss and would like to enable them to live more indpendently in their own homes? 

You will be working with people to provide assessments and provision of specialist equipment to help them in their day to day activities and promote their well being.

We are looking for someone who can problem solve, has great organisation and is sensitive and caring towards people who may have additional difficulties in communicating.

This role is for 30 hours.

All about You
 
  • You have a qualification in British Sign Language 
  • You have a basic understanding of therapeutic interventions
  • You are motivated and caring, with the ability to deal empathetically with client groups
  • You have a full driving licence and are willing and able to travel in and around the Peterborough area

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
  • Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme 
  • Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
  • Access to car lease scheme
  • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
  • Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
  • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
  • Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
  • Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards


All about our Commitments 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
 
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