Day Centre Support Worker - Full & Part Time Available

Sense; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking dedicated Day Centre Support Workers in Rotherham to engage individuals with complex disabilities through fun and learning activities. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in people’s lives, with competitive pay and extensive employee benefits including training, flexibility, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Free access to Headspace app

Free DBS check if applicable

Ongoing development opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Free face-to-face training courses and support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic applicants with a can-do attitude.
• Candidates should have a full UK driving license and knowledge of multi-sensory impairments.
• Willingness to attend necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with everyday tasks, personal care, and medication.
• Engaging people in community activities and ensuring their wellbeing.
• Assisting with social life and daily budgeting.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

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Day Centre Support Worker - Full & Part Time Available, Rotherham

Client:

Sense

Location:

Rotherham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Looking for a career in Care?

We have the perfect role for a Support Worker who wants to make a real difference with a rewarding career.

Come and join our fantastic Day Service in Rotherham where we like to have fun and learn!

We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for overtime.

We have permanent contracts available, with various hours up to 37.5 hours per week to suit you.

The Day Service is open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday – Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm.

We provide support to over 100 individuals through engaging activities that allow them to express themselves. Our programs cover arts, sports, and wellbeing, helping to develop communication skills and learn new skills like cooking and using public transport, contributing to a healthier lifestyle and enriched life experience.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Good communicators and listeners.
• Have right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving license is desirable.
• Flexible with shifts as working times include weekends and evenings until 7pm.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is desirable.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.

No two days will be the same

This role might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.
• Transporting people to the Centre and to activities in the community.

In return for your hard work you will receive:

• 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.
• Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £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

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfill their potential. Sense is proud to be a charity.

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. We have excellent training and development, the opportunity to join our Group Personal Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Ready to make a difference?