Support Worker

Looking for a new challenge?

It's an exciting time at Sense, we are now looking for Support Workers to join our service in Barnet, London.

These are permanent positions, working 30 or 37.5 hours per week. Our shift patterns are generally 7.30am to 14.30pm and 14.00pm to 21.30 pm, including some bank holidays, with alternate weekends off! 

We are a small group of 4 flats in a cul de sac located in Barnet, London.  We support 16 people, 1 flat is single, the others are home to 4 - 6 people. The individuals we support are from 28 to 61 years old, most are fully mobile and are blind deaf with complex needs, with some behaviour that challenges.

You must also hold a Full UK driving license to provide transport for individuals at the service.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Willing to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in health and social care or equivalent (or already have one).
• Some knowledge of BSL would also be desirable for this role.
• Have completed the Care Certificate or are willing to complete in role.

Here at Sense Barnet, 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.

No two days will be the same

This role in Barnet might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

Everyone we support in Barnet is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Why work for Sense?

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are 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.

Benefits

• Variety of Contracts available
• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Wisdom app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• 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.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities.

Ready to make a difference?

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 415 6735 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

22/08/2025

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