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 roles. You will join our amazing Supported Living team in Sheffield supporting individuals with sensory loss 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 full time, permanent contract working 37.5 hours per week. The shifts are varied over a 4-week rota and include a mix of 8am-4pm, 4pm-10pm and 10pm-8am, Monday - Sunday. Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide. We are offering an hourly rate from £11.75 with enhanced rates for night shifts, overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises. Benefits 24 days of annual leave plus 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. Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application Enhanced sick pay. Free DBS check if your role needs one. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme. Flexible working arrangements. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate. Ongoing development opportunities. We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are: Positive, with a can-do attitude. Caring, patient and empathetic. Good communicators and listeners Have Right to work in the UK Flexible with shifts essential Drivers with Full UK license desirable Caring/ Support Work experience desirable BSL skills desirable Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is desirable. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives. Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role. No two days will be the same This role 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. Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts paid at £50 a night (This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.) 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 is 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. 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. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. 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. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.