Company: Sense
Location: Dereham
Posted: May 4th, 2026
We are now recruiting Support Workers to join our friendly well-established teams in Dereham, Norfolk.
This role is Permanent, working 37.5 hours per week. We are offering Support Workers in Dereham £25,350 per annum.
Our services are personalised to the individuals that live in them and the people that provide the support. We have 2 supported living flats with one individual in each flat and both have visual impairment. One is mobile and requires minimal support and the other requires more physical support. Each individual is provided with care and support tailored to their individual needs.
As a Support Worker you will be lone working and supporting the individuals with accessing the community and take part in a range of activities to support their health and well being.
We are flexible in our shifts and the general shift patterns are as follows: 7:00am-4:00pm and 4:00pm-10:00pm. Sleep-ins are also available as overtime. This will be discussed with you at interview.
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.
This role in Dereham might include supporting people with:
At Sense, we believe every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect, contribute, and be included in the world around them. Working with us means being part of a passionate organisation that celebrates individuality, creativity, and connection. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
We offer:
If you’re compassionate, adaptable, and ready to help others live their best lives - join us. At Sense, your work will mean something every single day.
Apply today and make every day matter!
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: Toftwood Supported Living Projects, , Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AA, United Kingdom