Support Worker - Residential Service (Driver Essential)

Sense; Margate; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Margate seeks enthusiastic Support Workers to assist individuals with complex disabilities. The role includes empowering clients in daily tasks, offering training, and promoting independence, with full and part-time opportunities available. Competitive salary and excellent benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS check

Access to training courses

Free mindfulness app

Qualifications

• Must hold a full manual UK Driver's License.
• Enthusiastic applicants needed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, community activities, and daily tasks.
• Empower individuals to live independently.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Positive Attitude

Job description

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Margate, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.

You don’t need any previous experience to become a support worker with Sense. We’ll give you full training for our part-time and full-time roles.

We now have an opportunity for Support Workers to join our service in Margate. These are permanent roles, with contracted hours up to 37.5 hours per week, with various contracts available for full-time, part-time, and weekend cover.

Sense is offering a Support Worker position in Margate, paying £11.75 per hour / £22,913 per annum.

You will work in our residential service that is home to 4 individuals with unique personalities.

For genuine occupational reasons, we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

You must hold a full manual UK Driver's License and be willing to drive a Sense vehicle.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who:

• Are positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing others’ lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed.
• Hold a manual driving license and are willing to drive Sense vehicles.

No two days will be the same

At Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your role will be to empower the people you support to live independently.

This role in Margate might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Community outings for shopping or other activities.
• Their social life and nightlife.

Everyone we support is unique, and their care is tailored accordingly. More details are available in the attached job description.

Why work for Sense?

Sense helps people with complex disabilities and deafblindness communicate and experience the world. We believe no one should be isolated or unable to reach their potential. We are proud to be a charity committed to making a difference.

Working at Sense offers rewarding experiences, skill development, and career growth in a supportive environment. We also provide excellent training, pension schemes, and other benefits.

• 24 days of annual leave.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Discounts on high street brands and charity shop purchases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Free DBS check (if required).
• Access to online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Free mindfulness app for employees.