Support Worker - Permanent - Full TimeID: 295527Job Specialism: Operations - EastLocation: DoverSalary: £12.50 per hourClosing Date: Wednesday, 26th November 2025Looking for a new challenge?Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.You don’t need any previous experience to become a support worker with Sense. We’ll give you full training for our part time and full time roles. It's an exciting time as Sense is expanding, we now have an opportunity for Support Workers to join our Supported Living service in Dover, Kent, working 37.5 hours per week. We also offer the option for overtime hours. This is an 8 bedroom service consisting of individual flats. You will be working on a 1:1 basis with people with a wide range of disabilities, helping them to access the community and learn daily living skills.If you are an engaging, positive, caring person who would like to enhance other people's lives, then this is the role for you! You will support people to live the life they choose, and to grow with their independence.This role in Dover, Kent includes regular sleep in shifts, supporting with everyday living, cooking, cleaning, personal care, finances, medication, working, shopping, trips out, going to pubs and night clubs. The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.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).Here at Sense Dover, 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 sameThis role in Dover, Kent 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 Dover 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.Benefits24 days of annual leaveMatched pension contributions up to 5%Free life assurance policyCashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!)Cycle to work schemeTravel season ticket loansEnhanced sick payFree DBS check if your role needs oneA £350 refer-a-friend schemeFree access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificateOngoing development opportunitiesReady 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: Wheelwright Court Supported Living,, Dover, Kent, CT16 1DD, United Kingdom