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Looking for a new challenge? Work with Sense as a Support Worker and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.
As a Support Worker, you will join our amazing residential team in Pudsey, Leeds supporting 3 individuals with learning disabilities and/or sensory loss in their own homes 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 35 hours per week with a range of shift patterns available. A full manual UK license is required as we have manual company vehicle used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips.
Day shifts are 7.30am-2:30pm and 2:30pm-9:30pm and Night shifts are 9.30pm to 7.30am.
We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for nights, overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises. Benefits
32 days of annual leave
including 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. Wisdom app
- free access for all employees to mindfulness application A £350 refer-a-friend scheme. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate. Ongoing development opportunities About Sense 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 are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer .
Working 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. Ready to make a difference? 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 would 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 recruitment@sense.org.uk
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 12/05/2025
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