Support Worker

Overview

• ID

  311172

• Salary

  13.00

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  Caerphilly

• Hours

  Up to 30 hours

• Closing Date

  19/05/2026

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Are you caring and compassionate? Are you passionate about supporting people to live the life they choose?

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our team at Sense Hub Caerphilly, offering £13 per hour on a 16–30 hour per week contract, with evening and weekend work included. A full UK driving licence and use of your own car is essential for this role.

At Sense, we don't just provide care, we champion independence. Our fully accessible Hub has been at the heart of the Caerphilly community since 2015, supporting individuals with sensory and complex disabilities.

Our day service offers a huge range of activities both at the Hub and out in the community, with a focus on helping individuals build new skills, confidence and communication. From art and music to cooking, pamper sessions and community trips; 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 and medication
• Going into the community for shopping, restaurants or other trips
• Their social life and nightlife

Who we're looking for

You don't need previous experience as we provide full training. What matters most is your attitude and values. We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Caring and empathetic
• Passionate about enhancing other people's lives
• A supportive team player who can help coach others
• Willing to attend training and develop in your role
• A confident driver with a full UK driving licence and use of your own car

A full job description is attached at the bottom of this advert.

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We’re proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (including 10% off Sense shops)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loans
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free DBS check (if required)
• £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Access to 100+ online and face-to-face training courses (including the Care Certificate)
• Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing app

If you’re looking for a role that’s active, meaningful, and full of heart; we’d love to welcome you to the team.

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

19/05/2026