Support Worker

Sense; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider is seeking dedicated Support Workers in Ottery St Mary, offering a permanent role with competitive pay at £12.50 per hour. The role involves assisting clients with daily tasks, personal care, and facilitating social activities. Candidates should be positive and empathetic, with a willingness to work towards a relevant qualification. The position provides excellent training and generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free access to training courses

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Willing to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage finances and medication.
• Facilitate social activities and outings.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring and empathetic

Passionate about enhancing lives

Education

Level 2 Diploma in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a new challenge? Sense now offers fantastic opportunities for Support Workers in Ottery St Mary, Devon. Support Workers are paid £12.50 per hour. This is a permanent role, working up to 37.5 hours a week. Hours and shift patterns can be further discussed at interview.

Sense Otterhayes is a cluster of supported living services (7 properties) and one residential care home (for 5 people). The services have access to a poly tunnel for people to grow their own fruit and vegetables. There is an art room and a small studio. This is a fantastic time to join Sense Otterhayes as we move forward with ambitious plans to bring about major changes.

Due to the location of our service, we desire that you hold a full UK driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle. We provide free staff parking on site.

Who we’re looking for:

• Positive, with a can‑do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Willing to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in health and social care or equivalent (or already have one).

Job duties in Ottery St Mary might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

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; you can develop your skills, knowledge and career in a supportive and flexible environment. We offer excellent training and development, a Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• Variety of Contracts available
• 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 (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities.

Ready to make a difference?

This role includes an extra pay allowance which reflects the work or location of this role. We may change or remove these allowances, and we keep the rates under review. More details can be given to you by the hiring manager.

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 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].

Equality & Diversity

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/