Support Worker

Sense; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Leeds is looking for a Support Worker dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Your responsibilities will include personal care, community outings, and medication administration. A full UK driving license is essential, and the position offers an hourly rate of £12.50 along with a generous benefits package including annual leave, pension contributions, and extensive training opportunities. Join the team and make a real impact!

Benefits

24 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free access to mindfulness application

£350 refer-a-friend scheme

Free access to over 100 training courses

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a full automatic or manual UK driving license.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to individuals.
• Assist individuals with attending community activities and appointments.
• Administer medication as required.

Skills

Personal care

Community engagement

Medication administration

Driving licence (manual or automatic)

Job description

Looking for a new challenge? Work with Sense as a Support Worker and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.

You will join our amazing residential team in Pudsey, Leeds. At this home, we support individuals with learning or physical disabilities, autism and/or sensory loss.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, your duties can include personal care, going out in the community, administering medication and activities. A full automatic or manual UK licence is required as we have a manual company vehicle used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips.

Day shifts are 7:30 am‑2:30 pm and 2:30 pm‑9:30 pm. We are offering an hourly rate of £12.50 with enhanced rates for nights, overtime and annual pay reviews/rises.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave including 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
• Wisdom app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• £350 refer‑a‑friend scheme
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate
• Ongoing development opportunities

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 personalized, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.

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?

To apply

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 would recommend that 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 advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as 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.

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/