Support worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 24 days

Pension contributions up to 5%

Life assurance

Discounts and cashback

Cycle to work

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

DBS check

Refer-a-friend

Training courses

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Sense is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Dover-based Supported Living service. You will work 37.5 hours per week, providing one-to-one support to individuals with complex disabilities in their own flats, helping them access the community and develop daily living skills.

You’ll be part of a caring team, with opportunities to pursue a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent, and to grow within a national charity that values independence and safety.

Qualifications

• One-to-one support with people who have disabilities.
• Willing to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Reliable and compassionate approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to individuals with disabilities in their own flats.
• Help people access the community and develop daily living skills.
• Support with personal care, finances, and medication as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring and empathetic

People-focused

Reliable

Willing to upskill

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Support worker

Overview

• ID

  328142

• Salary

  £13.00 per hour

• Type

  Permanent - Full Time

• Location

  Dover

• Hours

  37.5 per week

• Closing Date

  02/11/2026

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Could you be the difference in someone’s everyday life?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our Supported Living service in Dover, where each person lives in their own individual flat and is supported on a one-to-one basis.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, paying £13.00 per hour. The role includes regular sleep-ins and a varied shift pattern, and full details can be discussed at interview.

You’ll be working one-to-one with people with a wide range of disabilities, helping them access their community, build daily living skills and grow in independence. It’s the sort of role where you see the difference you’re making, because you’re there for the small wins as well as the big ones.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Caring and empathetic
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
• Reliable and committed
• Willing to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or already holds one

This role might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Personal care and hygiene
• Finances and medication
• Going into the community for shopping, trips, and social activities

Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (including 10% off Sense shops)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loans
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free DBS check (if required)
• £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Access to 100+ online and face-to-face training courses (including the Care Certificate)
• Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing app

If you’re looking for a role that’s active, meaningful, and full of heart; we’d love to welcome you to the team.

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.

We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

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/

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Closing Date

02/11/2026