Support worker – Permanent – Part TimeID: 317478Job Specialism: Operations – NorthLocation: Deeping St JamesSalary: 13.00 per hourClosing Date: Friday, 24th July 2026
Come and join the Sense Team!
Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.
This is a permanent role, with contracts available for 17.5, 20.5 and 29 hours per week. Well give you full training for our roles and are offering 13.00 per hour/25,350 per annum FTE.
You will join our wonderful team at our 6-bedded Residential service in Deeping St James where you will be supporting 6 people who have sensory impairments and complex needs.
The shifts vary throughout the week. There are split shifts available 7am-10am, 3pm-10pm or 4pm-10pm. The day shifts are 7am-4/5pm. Evening shifts are 4pm-10pm. Weekends are late/early and early/late so 7am-2.30pm on Saturday and 2.30pm-10pm Sunday or vice versa. Sleep ins if required are 10pm-7am.
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 hereOur commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
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To apply
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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/
Precise Location: 32a Broadgate Lane, Deeping St James, Deeping St James, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8NW, United Kingdom…