Female Support Worker - Permanent - Full TimeID: 297402Job Specialism: Operations - SouthLocation: PooleSalary: £12.50 per hourClosing Date: Friday, 2nd January 2026Looking for a new challenge?We are looking for a Female Support Worker to join our supported living service based in Hamworthy, Poole.For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).We provide support between 7am - 10pm so this role will include a mixture of days, evening, shifts, and possible sleep in shifts. This role does include weekend work (every other weekend.) These 36 hours are split across the 7 days and can differ every week depending on the schedule of activities. The individual you will support is confident and enthusiastic about going out in the community where they need to be supported on a 2 to 1 basis. They are deafblind and hold a tenancy for their own home. This individual has a team to support her 24/7 with 6hrs daily 2:1 support for community access + a sleep-in staff member. They communicate with BSL signs, PECs (Pictorial exchange system), photos and gestures, they are a energetic, fun loving person that has a full weekly schedule of activities which include, walks, café visits, trampolining, Cinema, Gateway Club, regular short breaks and holidays is something they enjoy. Also enjoys ad hoc activities like the theatre, themed days out like the winter garden lights in Bournemouth and the fireworks. You must hold a full UK Drivers license, and be willing to drive a Sense vehicle for this role. Benefits24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.Matched pension contributions up to 5%.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.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 attend training as needed to support you in your role.No two days will be the sameHere 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 Poole 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 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.About SenseWe believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is 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.Ready to make a difference?To applyPlease 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 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/about-us/equality-and-diversity/ Precise Location: Poole Supported Living,, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1ER, United Kingdom