Community Support Worker

Sense; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Swansea is seeking a part-time Support Worker to provide essential companionship and support to individuals with sensory impairments, helping them maintain independence in their homes. This role requires a full UK driving licence and excellent communication skills, while offering comprehensive training and flexible shifts. Additional benefits include enhanced sick pay, matched pension contributions, and opportunities for personal development and training courses.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high-street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

Free access to training courses

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle with business insurance.
• Willingness to drive the resident’s vehicle and use of your own vehicle.
• Ready to attend training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care services to individuals with sensory, physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, finances, and appointments.
• Support residents in their home and within the community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Kind and respectful approach

Knowledge of BSL

Experience with multi-sensory impairments

Tools

Own vehicle

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference? Come and join the Sense Team! We provide comprehensive training to help you excel as a Support Worker.

Position: Permanent part‑time Support Worker (8 hours per week).
Hours are likely to be split across the week (e.g. 2 × 4‑hour shifts or 4 × 2‑hour shifts) and will be discussed during the interview.

Location: Sketty, Swansea.
Hourly rate: £12.50, with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews.

Role Overview

This role involves providing companionship and support to people with sensory impairments, enabling them to remain independent in their own homes. Tasks include shopping, appointments, correspondence, cooking, cleaning, finances, social life and a variety of community duties. Workdays will differ each day, keeping the role engaging and varied.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care services to individuals with sensory, physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, finances, and appointments.
• Support residents in their home and within the community.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate any concerns with the team.
• Adapt services to the unique needs of each individual, offering a customised, responsive and high‑quality experience.
• Participate in training sessions as required to support your role.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle with business insurance.
• Excellent communication skills and a kind, respectful approach.
• Willingness to drive the resident’s vehicle and use of your own vehicle.
• Knowledge of BSL is desirable; knowledge of multi‑sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Ready to attend training as needed.
• For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

Benefits

• 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 (including 10% off at Sense charity shops).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Wisdom app – free access to a mindfulness application.
• Free DBS check if required for your role.
• £350 refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities.

About Sense

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.

Equality and Diversity

Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to promoting and celebrating diversity among staff, volunteers and the people we support. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under‑represented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.

How to Apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will shortlist candidates for interview based on the personal specification and supporting statement. It is important to read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.

We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

Contact

For any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or [e-mail].

Safeguarding

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment, where appropriate, will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Additional Notes

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.