Complex care support worker

ROYAL SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN; Louth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Free life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training courses access

Wisdom wellbeing app

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Complex Care Support Worker in Louth to join our residential team. You will help seven residents with complex disabilities to lead a life with choices and meaningful daily experiences.

The role is permanent part-time with hours up to 37.5 per week; driving licence is desirable and access to a vehicle may be needed for early/late shifts due to limited public transport.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• Confident working independently and with non-verbal individuals
• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

Responsibilities

• Support seven individuals with complex learning disabilities and sensory loss in a residential setting.
• Assist with everyday tasks including personal care, hygiene, finances and medication.
• Support engagement in community activities, appointments, shopping, and social/leisure activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Independent working

Non‑verbal communication

Positive attitude

Flexible/adaptable

Willing to train

Job description

Complex care support worker

Overview

• ID

  327894

• Salary

  £13.00 per hour

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  Louth

• Hours

  Up to 37.5 hours per week

• Closing Date

  29/10/2026

Could you help someone live a life without limits?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for Complex Care Support Workers to join our residential team at Monks Dyke Road in Louth, supporting seven people with complex learning disabilities and sensory loss to live fulfilled lives with new experiences, choices, and inclusive opportunities.

This is a permanent role with flexible hours available from 7 to 37.5 hours per week, paying £13.00 per hour. Shift patterns can be discussed at interview. Full training will be provided; what matters most is the right values and attitude.

A driving licence is desirable for this role. Please note: if you live outside of Louth, you will need access to your own vehicle for early and late shifts as public transport in the area is very limited.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• Confident working independently and with non-verbal individuals
• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Personal care and hygiene
• Finances and medication
• Getting out into the community for shopping, appointments, and days out
• Their social life and leisure interests

Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (including 10% off Sense shops)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loans
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free DBS check (if required)
• £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Access to 100+ online and face-to-face training courses (including the Care Certificate)
• Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing app

If you’re looking for a role that’s active, meaningful, and full of heart; we’d love to welcome you to the team.

About Sense

Sense is 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 on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

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/

Closing Date

29/10/2026