Female Support Worker

Sense; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent disability charity in Poole is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide support to a deafblind individual. The role involves assisting with daily activities, community engagement, and requires a full UK driver’s license. Benefits include annual leave, pension contributions, and ample training opportunities. Applicants should be caring, empathetic, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

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

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check if required

Flexible working arrangements

Free access to training courses

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Support with cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Aid in managing finances and medication.

Responsibilities

• Support a deafblind individual in community activities.
• Provide companionship and assistance with daily tasks.
• Drive Sense vehicle for client outings.

Skills

Caring and empathetic

Positive attitude

Willingness to attend training

Education

Full UK driver’s license

Job description

Looking for a New Challenge?

We are looking for a Female Support Worker to join our supported living service based in Hamworthy, Poole.

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

We provide support between 7am – 10pm so this role will include a mixture of days, evenings, shifts and possible sleep‑in shifts. The role will also include weekend work (every other weekend). These 36 hours are split across the 7 days and can differ every week depending on the schedule of activities.

The individual you will support is confident and enthusiastic about going out in the community. She is deafblind and holds a tenancy for her own home.

This individual has a team to support her 24/7 with 6hrs daily 2:1 support for community access plus a sleep‑in staff member. She communicates with BSL signs, PECs (Pictorial Exchange System), photos and gestures, and she is energetic, fun‑loving with a full weekly schedule of activities that include walks, café visits, trampolining, cinema, Gateway Club, regular short breaks and holidays. She also enjoys ad‑hoc activities like theatre, themed days out such as the winter garden lights in Bournemouth and fireworks.

You must hold a full UK driver’s licence and be willing to drive a Sense vehicle for this role.

Benefits

• 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 (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loans
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free DBS check if required
• A £350 refer‑a‑friend scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate
• Ongoing development opportunities

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can‑do attitude
• Caring and empathetic
• 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 in Poole 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

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.

Working at Sense

It can be incredibly rewarding 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 offer excellent training and development, the opportunity to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. It is very important to complete this section thoroughly. Please read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

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

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and requires an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds, or candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and promoting diversity. Everybody’s contribution is valued and given the opportunity to realise its potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/