Could you make a real difference to the lives of people with learning and communication needs? Our teams change people’s lives – could you? If yes, then our Support Worker vacancies in may be perfect for you! About the role

Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Specialist Support Worker at our Sense Centre in Pinchbeck. We have two permanent, part time positions available working 21 and 25 hours per week respectively.

As a Support Worker you will work alongside individuals encouraging and supporting them to participate in a variety of positive activities within the day centre and the local community.  This may include assisting with people’s personal care and mealtimes, ensuring that their dietary requirements are met.

We are looking for caring people who have the empathy and patience to positively focus on the people we support.

About you 

Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.

Sense Centre Pinchbeck has set closure periods throughout the year, during which you will be expected to take the majority of your annual leave. Details of these dates will be supplied if you are successful to enable you to plan accordingly.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working as a Support Worker 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.

Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us.  It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.

If you would like more information on the role, please contact Vicki Wright via [email protected].

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application; CVs will not be considered. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Sense I Statements and the Personal Specification; therefore it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (linked below) before applying.

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio please contact the HR department on 0121 415 6735 or textphone 0121 415 2720.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  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 are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.