Relief Support Worker

Sense; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS Check

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Pension Scheme

Wisdom app access

Job summary

Sense is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for Meadow View Supported Living in Peterborough. You will provide person-centred support to people with complex disabilities, helping them develop independence and participate in daily activities within their home and local community.

This relief (0-hours) role offers flexible shifts, full training, and a supportive team focused on safeguarding and empowering the people we support.

Qualifications

• Previous caring or support experience gained in a personal, voluntary or professional capacity.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• The ability to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of the people you support.
• A willingness to develop new communication skills, including signs and symbols where required.
• The ability to support people with their mobility and participate in activities alongside them.
• The ability to travel between locations during working hours when supporting individuals.
• Confidence using your own initiative and good judgement, including when working independently.
• A creative, person-centred approach to problem solving.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills to support everyday activities and maintain accurate records.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with the people we support, colleagues, families and other professionals.
• A willingness to undertake all training relevant to the service and your role.
• Previous experience supporting people with sensory impairments, dual sensory impairments or those who use a range of communication methods would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised support in line with individual care and support plans
• Encouraging independence, choice and involvement in everyday decisions
• Supporting people with personal care, mobility and health and wellbeing needs
• Helping with everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing daily routines
• Supporting people to access their local community, appointments, social activities and leisure opportunities
• Adapting communication methods to meet each individual's needs
• Supporting people with their behavioural needs, following individual support plans and guidelines where required
• Maintaining accurate records and sharing important information with colleagues
• Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support
• Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Independent worker

Good communication

Mobility support

Driver's licence desirable

BSL desirable

Job description

We're looking for a caring and motivated Support Worker to join our friendly team at Meadow View Supported Living in Peterborough, supporting people with complex disabilities to develop their independence, build confidence and live the lives they choose.

This is a relief (0-hours) role, with a salary of £13.00 per hour. You'll provide flexible support to the service, covering shifts as required.

As a Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs, preferences and support plan.

The people we support may have a range of complex needs, including hearing and/or sight difficulties, learning or physical disabilities and complex communication needs. You'll take the time to understand each person as an individual, helping them make choices and participate in the activities that matter most to them.

You'll support people to develop everyday living skills, maintain their independence and access opportunities within their local community. This could include helping with household tasks, accompanying people to appointments, supporting shopping trips or taking part in social and leisure activities.

Communication is at the heart of what we do. You'll adapt your approach to meet each person's communication needs, which may include learning new methods such as signs, symbols or other communication techniques.

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. You may support people with personal care, mobility, health and wellbeing, as well as encouraging them to take an active role in their home and community.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Providing personalised support in line with individual care and support plans

Encouraging independence, choice and involvement in everyday decisions

Supporting people with personal care, mobility and health and wellbeing needs

Helping with everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing daily routines

Supporting people to access their local community, appointments, social activities and leisure opportunities

Adapting communication methods to meet each individual's needs

Supporting people with their behavioural needs, following individual support plans and guidelines where required

Maintaining accurate records and sharing important information with colleagues

Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support

Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and committed to providing genuinely person-centred support.

You'll need:

Previous caring or support experience gained in a personal, voluntary or professional capacity

The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

The ability to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of the people you support

A willingness to develop new communication skills, including signs and symbols where required

The ability to support people with their mobility and participate in activities alongside them

The ability to travel between locations during working hours when supporting individuals

Confidence using your own initiative and good judgement, including when working independently

A creative, person-centred approach to problem solving

Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills to support everyday activities and maintain accurate records

The ability to build positive working relationships with the people we support, colleagues, families and other professionals

A willingness to undertake all training relevant to the service and your role

Previous experience supporting people with sensory impairments, dual sensory impairments or those who use a range of communication methods would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

A driving licence and knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) would also be desirable, but are not essential requirements for this vacancy.

Full training relevant to the service and your role will be provided.

About Meadow View Supported Living

At Meadow View Supported Living in Peterborough, we provide personalised support designed around the individual needs, interests and aspirations of the people we support.

Our approach focuses on promoting independence, choice and meaningful participation in everyday life, ensuring each individual has opportunities to develop their skills and enjoy the activities that matter most to them.

You'll be joining a supportive team committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every person is listened to, respected and encouraged to achieve their personal goals.

Working at Sense gives you a range of benefits including:

Free DBS Check

Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training opportunities

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Pension Scheme

Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing and mindfulness app

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

As part of our new three-year strategy, we're delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future.

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

We're creating change

We're always learning

We're better together

The closing date for applications is 6 November 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close vacancies early, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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 our staff, volunteers and the people we work with.

We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.