Support Worker - Residential Service (Driver Essential)

TN United Kingdom; Margate; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Support Workers in Margate to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex disabilities. This rewarding role offers full training and flexible hours, with opportunities for both part-time and full-time positions. You'll empower those you support to live independently, enhancing their daily lives through personal care and community engagement. Join a compassionate team dedicated to fostering inclusion and support for those in need, with excellent benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

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 DBS check if required

Free access to training courses

Free mindfulness app access

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed, full training provided.
• Must hold a full manual UK Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and finances.

Skills

Caring and empathetic

Positive attitude

Willingness to attend training

Manual driving license

Job description

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Client:

Sense

Location:

Margate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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 including full-time, part-time, and weekend cover.

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

You will be working in our residential service that is home to 4 very characterful 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.
• Are caring and empathetic.
• Are passionate about enhancing the lives of others.
• Are willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
• Hold a manual driving license and are willing to drive Sense vehicles.

No two days will be the same

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering 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.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Why work for Sense?

For everyone living with complex disabilities and for those who are deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, regardless of how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfill their potential. Sense is proud to be a charity that supports this mission.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. We also provide excellent training, the chance to join our Group Personal Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

• 24 days of annual leave.
• 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.
• Free DBS check if required.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Free mindfulness app access via the Headspace App.