Support Worker

Proud to Care South West; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization based in Exeter is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide care for adults with complex disabilities. The role involves supporting clients in their daily lives, attending appointments, and engaging in community activities. Applicants must possess a full, clean UK driving license and should have a caring, dependable attitude. Benefits include 32 days annual leave and comprehensive training opportunities. A passion for inclusion and supporting those with complex needs is essential.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Free access to online training courses

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a female candidate due to occupational requirements.
• Willingness to learn BSL and a total communication approach is desirable.
• Experience in support work is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults who are deafblind or have complex disabilities.
• Engaging individuals in community activities and appointments.
• Creating meaningful experiences both inside and outside the home.

Skills

Calm, patient, and friendly approach

Willingness to learn and grow

Passionate about inclusion

Ability to work flexible hours

Tools

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who loves helping others, enjoys driving, and wants to make a real difference every single day? Sense is looking for a reliable Female Support Worker (Driver) to join our warm and welcoming team in Exeter, working 35 hours per week for £12.50 per hour. This role is an opportunity to be part of a community that puts people first, values inclusion, and celebrates every individual’s unique voice.

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

You’ll be supporting adults who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to live full and active lives. Once daily routines are completed, you will support them to access the world around them, whether that’s attending appointments, joining community activities, or simply enjoying a day out. You’ll be a familiar and friendly face, helping to create safe, enjoyable and meaningful experiences, both inside and outside of their home.

You’ll also work closely with our dedicated support staff, helping with day-to-day support and contributing to the smooth running of our service. Your role will be vital in reducing isolation and promoting independence for the people we support.

We believe that the right person is someone who is caring, dependable, and eager to learn. If you’re new to support work or haven’t worked in a care setting before, we’ll provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. What matters most is your attitude and your willingness to make a difference.

A full, clean UK Driving License is required for this role.

Role Details

This role in Exeter includes: Supporting people in all aspects of their lives, including personal care, moving and handling, mealtime support, involvement in support planning, ensuring all documentation is up to date, and ensuring people are engaged, happy and safe at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building positive relationships with the people we support, helping them feel safe, respected, and valued.
• Upholding Sense’s values of dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care in everything you do.
• Engaging with people to promote independence and reduce isolation.
• Contributing to the smooth running of the service and supporting day-to-day activities.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Full UK driving license (essential).
• A calm, patient, and friendly approach.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Passionate about inclusion and supporting people with complex needs.
• Willingness to learn BSL as well as a total communication approach.

About Sense

Here 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. 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 to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• Great Exeter City Centre Location
• 32 days of annual leave incl. Bank Holidays pro rata
• 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
• Wisdom app – free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Free DBS check if your role needs one
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate
• Ongoing development opportunities

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? 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. It is important you complete this section thoroughly. We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

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 [e-mail]

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.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns

Various.

Essential details

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

A full, clean UK Driving License is required for this role.