Senior Support Worker (Team Leader) - Residential Service

Sense; Margate; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense is seeking a compassionate Team Leader in Margate to support individuals with complex disabilities. This permanent role requires a full UK driving license and experience in mentoring or support work. Candidates will join a supportive team focused on enhancing the lives of the people they support, ensuring each day is fulfilling and impactful. Competitive salary, excellent training, and a happy work environment included.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for overtime

Every other weekend off

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Supportive work environment with mentoring

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in mentoring and staff induction valued.
• Support individuals with complex disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups within home and community.
• Provide high-quality service to clients with disabilities.
• Deliver services exceeding organizational standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Empathy

Communication

Enthusiasm

Education

Experience in British Sign Language (BSL) or Makaton

Experience as a support worker or team leader

Job description

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Location:

Margate, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.

We have a fantastic opportunity at our CQC outstanding service in Margate, as we look for our next Team Leader! This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £25,370 per annum.

Fancy stepping up in care? Want to take on that extra responsibility, whilst working as part of a team? Are you caring, reliable, and compassionate, and want to make a difference in someone’s day, making it that extra bit special?

Our service is home to 4 very characterful individuals with very different personalities. We believe that this is their home; we just happen to work in it, and it should feel homely and comfortable. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and great problem-solving skills, able to coach team members.

One staff member said, "I feel so privileged to have this job and would love others to have the same chance. I wouldn’t have applied if I considered myself inexperienced, but I’m so pleased I took the plunge. I work with an amazingly supportive team and support amazing people. Job satisfaction 100%."

You will also need to hold a Full UK driving license to provide transport for individuals at the service.

Sense supports our staff to gain skills, qualifications, and experience. We participate annually in a mentoring scheme with 11 other charities, provide a great induction, and offer plenty of training.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Enthusiastic to participate in a wide range of activities.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing others’ lives.

No two days will be the same

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live independently.

This role in Margate might include:

• Supporting individuals, groups, and teams within the home, center, and community.
• Providing a customized, responsive, and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical, and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Delivering services that meet or exceed organizational expectations and standards.

For this role in Margate, you will require:

• A full UK driving license and the ability to drive our vehicles.
• Experience or qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) or Makaton is desirable.
• You will need to be a good role model.
• Experience in mentoring, staff induction, supporting through supervisions, and creating development plans.
• Previous experience as a support worker or team leader in a similar setting. We’re happy to help you develop into an excellent Team Leader.

Everyone we support is an individual; their care is as unique as they are. More detailed duties are in the attached job description.

Why work for Sense?

Sense is here to help people with complex disabilities communicate and experience the world. We believe no one should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfill their potential. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding, offering opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and careers in a supportive environment. We provide excellent training, development, pension schemes, and generous annual leave.

• Every other weekend off
• Partnered with an experienced ‘buddy’ during your probation
• Enhanced pay for overtime
• A happy, supportive work environment