Support worker- weekends

Overview

• ID

  315096

• Salary

  £13.00 per hour

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  Holbeach

• Hours

  15 hours per week

• Closing Date

  26/06/2026

• Interview Date

  As suitable applications are received

• Downloadable Files

Looking for a new challenge?

Sense are looking for a reliable and motivated Support Worker to join our professional team at our Supported Living Service in Holbeach, Lincolnshire.

This is a Permanent role, with contracts available for 15 hours per week on the weekends. We are offering Support Workers £13.00 per hour. You don’t need any previous experience to become a support worker with Sense, as we’ll give you full training for this role.

At this service, we provide support to 8 individuals who either have autism, deafblindness or sensory/complex disabilities. Experience of using British Sign Language (BSL) or having a BSL or Makaton qualification is desirable (or willingness to learn).

As a Support Worker, you will be taking part in a range of activities with the individuals and some who attend the Sense day centre and college. Some of these activities include bowling, ice skating, horse riding, arts and crafts-paintings, baking and cooking, going out for shopping and many more!

About Sense 

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave.
• 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.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Wisdom app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application

Ready to make a difference?

To apply

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

26/06/2026