Support worker

Sense; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,625,000 - 23,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 5%

Cashback and discounts on high street

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

Refer-a-friend scheme £350

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

Sense in Rotherham is seeking a committed support worker to help three adults with Autism in their own home. You will accompany them on activities in the community, such as cinema, bowling, and walks in the park, and provide compassionate daily living support.

The role is permanent, 20 hours per week with shifts 8-4, 10-6 or 4-10. A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive a company vehicle are essential due to transport needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to drive a company vehicle and flexibility with shifts.
• Permanent role; 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support three adults with Autism in their own home.
• Engage in community activities (cinema, bowling, walks in the park).
• Provide daily living support and companionship.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

Turn your compassion into a Career: Join the Sense Team!

*If you live outside of Ravenfield to be considered for the role you will need use of your own vehicle to get to and from the service for early/late shifts due to very limited public transport.

You will join our amazing Supported Living team in Rotherham supporting three adults with Autism in their own home and with fun activities out in the community such as going to the cinema, bowling or walks in the park.

This is a permanent role, working 20 hours per week. We are offering an hourly rate from £13.00 per hour with enhanced rates for nights and annual pay reviews/ rises.

A full manual UK license and the willingness to drive a company vehicle is essential as we do to take the people we support to do activities outside of the home.

The shifts are varied and generally include a mixture between 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm and 4pm-10pm Monday - Sunday. Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• 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.
• Ongoing development opportunities.

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.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. 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/

Closing Date

21/09/2026