Support Worker

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

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking enthusiastic applicants for a permanent role in Supported Living. You will support adults with sensory loss in their daily activities and community engagements. The position offers flexibility with varied shifts and a competitive hourly rate starting at £12.50. Benefits include annual leave, pension contributions, and access to training. Ideal candidates will be caring, patient, and possess good communication skills. A Full UK Driver's License is desirable.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check if needed

Flexible working arrangements

Free access to training courses

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Positive, caring, patient, and empathetic.
• Willing to attend training as needed.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with finances and appointments.
• Encourage social interactions in the community.

Skills

Caring/Support Work experience

Good communication skills

BSL skills

Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments

Positive attitude

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.

Join our amazing Supported Living team in Tonypandy, supporting six adults with sensory loss and learning disabilities in their own homes and with fun activities out in the community such as going to the cinema, bowling or walks in the park.

This is a permanent role with contracts available up to 37.5 hours per week. We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for night shifts, overtime and annual pay reviews/rises.

The shifts are varied and generally a mixture between 7am‑2.30pm, 2.30pm‑10pm and 10pm‑7am, Monday‑Sunday. Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide; you may occasionally be required to pick up night shifts.

A Full UK Driver's Licence is desirable for this role.

There is an opportunity to share shifts between our Supported Living service and our Day Service in Caerphilly. If this is of interest please include details in your application or let us know at [e-mail].

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.
• Wisdom app – free access to mindfulness application.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• 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, patient and empathetic.
• Good communicators and listeners.
• Have Caring/Support Work experience (desirable).
• Have right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).
• BSL skills (desirable).
• Knowledge of multi‑sensory impairments / learning difficulties (beneficial).
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed.

This role might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Finances.
• Appointments.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life.

Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

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

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Ready to make a difference?

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. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We recommend you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, 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.

If you require any further assistance, please 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 expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equality & 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 are given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/