Support Worker - Various hours (Manual driver essential) - Permanent - Part TimeID: 304002Job Specialism: Operations - EastLocation: DerehamSalary: £12.50 per hourClosing Date: Monday, 16th March 2026Make a Real Difference Every DaySupport Worker – Make Every Day Matter!Location: Dereham | Service Type: Supported LivingPay: £12.50 per hour / £24,375 per annum (FTE)Contract: Permanent | Full-time & Part-time opportunities availableLooking for a career where no two days are ever the same and where what you do truly changes lives? Join Sense as a Support Worker in our Dereham Supported Living Service, where you’ll play a key role in helping five incredible individuals live fulfilling, connected lives.Our team provides person-centred support to adults with complex communication needs, physical health conditions, and multi-sensory impairments - empowering them to live life their way.Who You’ll SupportYou’ll be working with five male adults, each with unique personalities, goals, and interests. Your support helps them enjoy daily life while building greater independence and confidence.What You’ll Be DoingAt Sense, we don’t just provide care - we make life happen. Every day brings something new:Supporting with daily living, personal care, and medicationHelping with a small amount of manual handling (including hoisting)Encouraging and joining in with activities such as:SwimmingHorse ridingBowlingMusic sessionsDay trips and local adventuresA full manual 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 LifeWe offer a variety of shifts to support both our team and the people we care for:Weekdays: 7am–10am, 10am–4pm, 4pm–10pmWeekends: 7am–2pm, 2pm–10pmWeekend availability and flexibility are essential.Why Work with Sense?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:Excellent training and development opportunitiesA generous 24 days annual leave packageThe chance to join our Group Personal Pension schemeRecognition as a Disability Confident LeaderA genuinely supportive and flexible working environmentIf 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!To applyManagers 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.ukSense 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/#HIGHPrecise Location: Shipdham Road Supported Living (55 Shipdham Rd),, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AA, United Kingdom