Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

DBS check

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Pension

Wisdom app

Job summary

Sense is seeking a caring and motivated Support Worker to join our Park Road residential team in Accrington, supporting five individuals with deafblindness to live independent lives. The role is permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week, with day shifts from 8:00am to 8:00pm and alternating weekends.

You will provide person-centred, practical support, help with daily activities, and learn new communication methods to suit each person.

Qualifications

• Previous caring or support experience.
• Ability to work day shifts and weekends.
• Willingness to use new communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised care and support in line with individual plans.
• Encouraging independence and involvement in everyday decisions.
• Supporting mobility, personal care and health needs.
• Helping with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• Assisting access to local community and activities.
• Adapting communication methods to individual needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and sharing information with colleagues.
• Working with families and professionals to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Teamwork

Independence support

Job description

We're looking for a caring and motivated Support Worker to join our residential team at 85 Park Road in Accrington, supporting people with deafblindness and complex disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 36 hours per week, with a salary of £13.00 per hour. You'll work day shifts from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including every other weekend.

At our Park Road residential service, we support five individuals with deafblindness, providing personalised care that enables them to make choices, develop their independence and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

As a Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs, preferences and support plan.

You'll help the people we support with everyday activities, encourage them to develop their skills and confidence and support them to access opportunities within their local community.

Communication is at the heart of what we do. You'll take the time to understand how each person communicates and adapt your approach to meet their individual needs. This may involve learning new communication methods, including signs, symbols and other approaches that help people express their choices and preferences.

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. You may support people with personal care, mobility, health and wellbeing, as well as helping them take part in social activities, shopping trips and other experiences that are important to them.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Providing personalised care and support in line with individual support plans

Encouraging independence, choice and involvement in everyday decisions

Supporting people with personal care, mobility and health and wellbeing needs

Helping with everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing daily routines

Supporting people to access their local community, social activities and leisure opportunities

Adapting communication methods to meet each individual's needs

Supporting people with their behavioural needs, following individual support plans and guidelines where required

Maintaining accurate records and sharing important information with colleagues

Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support

Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and committed to providing genuinely person-centred support.

You'll need:

Previous caring or support experience gained in a personal, voluntary or professional capacity

The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

The ability to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of the people you support

A willingness to develop new communication skills, including signs and symbols where required

The ability to support people with their mobility and participate in activities alongside them

The ability to travel between locations during working hours when supporting individuals

Confidence using your own initiative and good judgement, including when working independently

A creative, person-centred approach to problem solving

Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills to support everyday activities and maintain accurate records

The ability to build positive working relationships with the people we support, colleagues, families and other professionals

A willingness to undertake all training relevant to the service and your role

Flexibility to work the required shift pattern, including every other weekend

Previous experience supporting people with sensory impairments, dual sensory impairments or those who use a range of communication methods would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

A driving licence and willingness to drive would also be desirable, but are not essential requirements for this vacancy.

Full training relevant to the service and your role will be provided.

About our Park Road residential service

Our residential service at 85 Park Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ST provides personalised support to five individuals with deafblindness.

We focus on helping the people we support live the lives they choose, promoting independence, meaningful relationships and opportunities to participate in their local community.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team that works together to create a welcoming, supportive home environment where every individual is listened to, respected and encouraged to achieve their personal goals.

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:

24 days' holiday + bank holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service

Free DBS Check

Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training opportunities

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Pension Scheme

Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing and mindfulness app

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

As part of our new three-year strategy, we’re delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future.

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

We’re creating change

We’re always learning

We’re better together

Ready to make a difference?

The closing date for applications is 24 November 2026.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Appropriate pre-employment checks, including a DBS check, will be carried out in line with the requirements of the 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 our staff, volunteers and the people we work with.

We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.