Relief Support Worker – ReliefID: 307635Job Specialism: Operations – SouthLocation: BarnetSalary: £14.08 per hour (inner London allowance inclusive)Closing Date: Wednesday, 6th May 2026
Are you looking for a role with full flexibility? A role where no two days are the same? If so, come and join our team! Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.
Join us at Touch Base South East in Barnet as a Relief Support Worker, where you can choose shifts that fit your lifestyle while supporting your local community.
This is a casual role offering £14.08 per hour (inner London allowance inclusive) with flexible hours across the week. Whether you are looking for the equivalent of part-time or full-time hours, we offer the flexibility to suit you. No previous experience is required, as we provide comprehensive, fully-paid training to ensure you feel confident and skilled.
Your Impact
Touch Base South East is a vibrant, purpose-built centre in the heart of Barnet, just a short walk from the high street. Supporting around 50 individuals, we focus on having fun and celebrating every achievement through tailor-made social and educational sessions. Your support includes:
- Social & Education: Leading sessions designed for individual or group needs within the centre.
- Community Connection: Helping people access the local high street and public transport network.
- Empowerment: Providing person-centred support that encourages independence and engagement.
We hire for attitude and values. This is a great role for someone looking to start a career in the care sector who can offer both commitment and a “can-do” approach. A full manual UK license is beneficial to assist with community trips.
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
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/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
Precise Location: 12 Hyde Close, , Barnet, Greater London, EN5 5TJ, United Kingdom…