Support worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days leave

Pension up to 5%

Life assurance

Discounts at Sense shops

Cycle to work

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

DBS check

Refer-a-friend £350

Training courses

Wisdom App access

Job summary

Sense is seeking a dedicated support worker for our residential service in Peterborough. You will provide person-centred support, helping residents live the lives they choose and participate in community activities.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours), on-site, with shifts across mornings, days, evenings and alternate weekends. A Care Certificate is required; driving licence is desirable, and salary starts at £13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate is required.
• BSL skills desirable.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Commitment to person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support that reflects each person's needs and aspirations.
• Assist people to make informed choices and have greater control over daily lives.
• Build meaningful relationships and understand each person's communication preferences.
• Identify and remove barriers to participation in everyday life.
• Support people to enjoy interests, maintain relationships and take part in communities.
• Help people get to appointments and participate in activities and outings.
• Encourage independence while respecting each person's support needs and decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and others to promote consistency and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Good listener

Team player

Adaptable communicator

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Support worker

Company: Sense Salary: from £13 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: PE1 4XZ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 3 Nov 2026 Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Help break down barriers and support people to live the lives they choose.

At Sense, we believe everyone should have the power, choice and control to live the life they choose. We work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers, drive change and create opportunities for everyone to take part in the things that matter to them.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed support worker to join our residential service in Parnwell, Peterborough, which is rated Good by CQC. There are permanent, full time positions available, working 37.5 hours per week. You’ll work an average of 5 days a week across mornings, days, evenings and alternate weekends. Weekday shifts are 7am to 4.30pm or 4.30pm to 10pm, and weekend shifts are 7am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm.

The Care Certificate is required for this role, but if you don’t already have it, you can complete it during your probation period and BSL skills would be desirable.

A full UK driving licence would also be desirable, to help you support people to get to appointments, attend activities, enjoy outings and take part in their communities.

What you will be doing

• Provide person-centred support that reflects each person's individual needs, preferences and aspirations.
• Support people to make informed choices and have greater control over their daily lives.
• Build meaningful relationships, taking time to understand each person's communication preferences, interests and what matters most to them.
• Work alongside people to identify and remove barriers that may prevent them from fully taking part in everyday life.
• Support people to enjoy their interests, maintain relationships, try new experiences and spend time in their communities.
• Support people to get to appointments, take part in activities and enjoy trips and outings of their choice.
• Encourage independence while recognising and respecting each person's individual support needs and decisions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and others involved in each person's support to promote consistency, dignity and wellbeing.

What we are looking for

• Believes disabled people should have the same opportunities, choices and control over their lives as everyone else.
• Is compassionate, patient, respectful and a good listener.
• Recognises that everyone communicates differently and is willing to adapt their approach.
• Enjoys getting to know people, understanding their interests and supporting them to do the things they love.
• Can work positively as part of a team and build trusting relationships.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, independence and person-centred support.

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, including 10% off at Sense charity shops.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if your role requires one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the Care Certificate.
• Free access to the Wisdom App, supporting mindfulness and wellbeing.

About working at Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.

More information can be found on our commitment as an employer.

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