Support worker

Sense; Dereham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS Check

Pension Scheme

Health and well-being support

100+ online and face-to-face training

Holiday entitlement: 24 days + bank/h'

Wisdom App access

Job summary

Sense is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Dereham to enable five individuals with complex needs to lead more independent lives. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily living, personal care, and medication, and accompany them on activities and appointments using company vehicles.

You will join a team that values inclusion, diversity, and safeguarding, with access to extensive training, DBS checks, and a range of benefits. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Full manual or automatic UK driving license.
• Supporting with daily living, personal care, and medication.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with daily living, personal care, and medication.
• Helping with a small amount of manual handling (including hoisting).
• Encouraging and joining in with activities such as swimming, horse riding, bowling, music sessions, day trips and local adventures.

Skills

Driving license (UK)

Job description

Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!
Location:Dereham |Service Type:Supported Living
Pay: £13.00 per hour / £25,350 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Looking for a career whereno two days are ever the same and where what you do trulychanges lives? Join Sense as aSupport Worker in our Dereham service, where you’ll play a key role in helping five incredible individuals live fulfilling, connected lives.

Our team providesperson-centred supportto adults withcomplex communication needs, physical health conditions, and multi-sensory impairments - empowering them to live life their way.

You’ll be working withfive male adults, each with unique personalities, goals, and interests. Your support helps them enjoy daily life while building greater independence and confidence.

At Sense, we don’t just provide care -we make life happen. Every day brings something new:

• Supporting with daily living, personal care, and medication
• Helping with a small amount of manual handling (including hoisting)
• Encouraging and joining in with activities such as:
  • Swimming
  • Horse riding
  • Bowling
  • Music sessions
  • Day trips and local adventures

Afull manual or automatic UK driving licenseis essential, as you’ll be using our company vehicles to accompany individuals to appointments and outings.

Flexible Shifts That Fit Your Life

We offer a variety of shifts to support both our team and the people we care for:

• Weekdays:7am–10am, 10am–4pm, 4pm–10pm
• Weekends:7am–2pm, 2pm–10pm
  Weekend availability and flexibility are essential.
• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

About Sense

Sense is 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.

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.

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. 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/