Relief Support Worker

Overview

• ID

  308885

• Salary

  13.00

• Type

  Relief

• Location

  Louth

• Hours

  relief

• Closing Date

  27/04/2026

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Are you looking for a flexible role that fits around your life? Are you resilient and compassionate?

Join us at Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. We are seeking Relief Support Workers to cover shifts across two services in Louth; a residential service and a supported living service (you will discuss at interview which service would be the best fit). This role offers an hourly rate of £13.00.

You will provide essential care to individuals with sensory loss and learning disabilities who may display challenging behaviours.

If you live outside of Louth, you will need use of your own vehicle to get to and from the service for early/late shifts due to very limited public transport.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident and resilient
• Comfortable with lone working
• Able to support non-verbal individuals in their home and in the community
• Flexible and available to cover a variety of shifts
• A full manual UK licence holder (desirable)

This role might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Personal care and hygiene
• Finances and medication
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips
• Their social life and nightlife

Benefits

• Free DBS Check
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

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.

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

27/04/2026