Female Support Worker - Margate

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

Job summary

A leading disability support organization in Margate is seeking a dedicated female Support Worker to empower individuals with complex disabilities. This role offers flexible hours and requires a positive, caring attitude, with tasks including personal care, cooking, and community outings. Applicants should either possess BSL knowledge or be willing to learn. Competitive pay at £11.75/hour and various benefits included.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance

Discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS checks

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Must be a female candidate for occupational reasons.
• Willingness to attend training as needed.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex disabilities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday activities like cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care, finances, and medication.
• Facilitate community outings and social activities.

Skills

BSL knowledge or willingness to learn

Caring and empathetic

Positive, with a can-do attitude

Passionate about enhancing others’ lives

Job description

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Female Support Worker - Margate, Margate

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Client:

Sense

Location:

Margate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

42

Posted:

10.08.2025

Expiry Date:

24.09.2025

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Job Description:

Looking for a new challenge?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our service in Margate, Kent.

This is a permanent post, working within a flexible team where we can offer contracts to suit your availability, such as weekends only, small hour contracts, or contracts of up to 37.5 hours per week for £11.75 an hour.

You will be supporting 2 individuals in their home. This includes helping with everyday activities like cooking, cleaning, personal care, finances, medication, working, shopping, and trips. The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals, and they are all treated as such. You may support with personal care needs and help them participate in a wide range of interests and activities that promote their health and wellbeing.

It would be beneficial if you already have BSL knowledge or are willing to learn, as some individuals require communication in this way!

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

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing others’ lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support your role.

No two days will be the same

At Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the lives they choose. Your role is to empower the people you support to live independently.

This role in Margate, Kent may include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Community outings for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

Everyone we support is unique, and their care should reflect that. More detailed duties are in the attached job description.

Why work for Sense?

Sense is dedicated to helping people with complex disabilities and deafblindness communicate and experience the world. We believe no one should be isolated or unable to reach their potential. Working at Sense is rewarding, offering opportunities for skill development, career progression, and a supportive environment. We provide excellent training, pension schemes, and generous leave entitlements.

• 24 days of annual leave.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance.
• Discounts on high street brands and at Sense shops.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Free DBS checks where required.
• Access to over 100 training courses, including the care certificate.