Overview

Support worker – Permanent – Part Time

ID: 323339
Job Specialism: Operations – North
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, 21st September 2026

Turn your compassion into a Career: Join the Sense Team!

*If you live outside of Ravenfield to be considered for the role you will need use of your own vehicle to get to and from the service for early/late shifts due to very limited public transport.

You will join our amazing Supported Living team in Rotherham supporting three adults with Autism in their own home and with fun activities out in the community such as going to the cinema, bowling or walks in the park. 

This is a permanent role, working 20 hours per week. We are offering an hourly rate from £13.00 per hour with enhanced rates for nights and annual pay reviews/ rises.

A full manual UK license and the willingness to drive a company vehicle is essential as we do to take the people we support to do activities outside of the home.

The shifts are varied and generally include a mixture between 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm and 4pm-10pm Monday – Sunday. Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide.

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

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 393 4529  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/

 

Precise Location: Hollings Lane Supported Living, , Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4LZ, United Kingdom

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