Support Worker

Dereham Source: WhatJobs

£25,350 per annum

Support worker

Overview

ID
Salary
£25,350 per annum
Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Dereham
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Closing Date
19/10/2026
Interview Date
As suitable applications are received
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Make a Real Difference Every Day

Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter! Location: Dereham |Service Type: Supported LivingPay: £13.00 per hour / £25,350 per annumContract: Permanent | Full-time

Looking for a career whereno two days are ever the same and where what you do trulychanges lives ? Join Sense as aSupport Worker in our Dereham service, where you’ll play a key role in helping five incredible individuals live fulfilling, connected lives.

Our team providesperson-centred support to adults withcomplex communication needs, physical health conditions, and multi-sensory impairments - empowering them to live life their way.

You’ll be working withfive male adults , each with unique personalities, goals, and interests. Your support helps them enjoy daily life while building greater independence and confidence.

At Sense, we don’t just provide care -we make life happen . Every day brings something new:

Supporting with daily living, personal care, and medication
Helping with a small amount of manual handling (including hoisting)
Encouraging and joining in with activities such as:
Swimming
Horse riding
Bowling
Music sessions
Day trips and local adventures

Afull manual or automatic UK driving license is essential, as you’ll be using our company vehicles to accompany individuals to appointments and outings.

Flexible Shifts That Fit Your Life

We offer a variety of shifts to support both our team and the people we care for:

Weekdays: 7am–10am, 10am–4pm, 4pm–10pm
Weekends: 7am–2pm, 2pm–10pm
Weekend availability and flexibility are essential.

Benefits:

24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
Free DBS Check
Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
On-going development opportunities
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Employee referral scheme
Health and well-being support
Pension Scheme
Discount scheme
Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

About Sense

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with 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

To apply

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