Male Community Support Worker (Casual)

Sense; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting individuals with disabilities seeks a Support Worker in Peacehaven. The role involves assisting a visually impaired client with daily tasks and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence, BSL Level 1 knowledge, and a caring attitude. The position offers comprehensive training and competitive benefits including 32 days annual leave, matched pension contributions, and access to training courses.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

£350 refer-a-friend scheme

Access to online and face-to-face training courses

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle required.
• Experience or knowledge of multi-sensory impairments is beneficial.
• Willingness to attend training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent support to a visually impaired client.
• Assist with community tasks like cooking and managing finances.
• Offer high-quality service in the client’s home.

Skills

Knowledge of BSL Level 1

Positive, can-do attitude

Caring and empathetic

Great communicator

Job description

Overview

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 for you to excel as a Support Worker. You will join our amazing Community Service team in Llanelli.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent support to a visually impaired client with a farming background, covering for the regular support worker when they are away.
• Assist with community tasks such as cooking, cleaning, managing finances, attending appointments and supporting the client’s social life.
• Offer a customised, responsive and high‑quality service in the client’s home and within the community.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle (business car insurance essential).
• Knowledge of BSL Level 1 or BSL first language (required).
• Experience or knowledge of multi‑sensory impairments / learning difficulties (beneficial).
• Positive, can‑do attitude, caring and empathetic, great communicator.
• Willingness to attend training and support you in your role.
• For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a male candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (10% off at Sense charity shops).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if required.
• £350 refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate.

Equality and Diversity

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.

How to Apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview.