Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Overview

Looking for a new challenge? Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families!

We have a fantastic opportunity at our CQC outstanding service in Margate for Support Workers to join our team. This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week.

You must hold a full manual UK Driver's License, and be willing to drive a Sense vehicle for this role.

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.

Sense are offering a Support Worker in Margate £12.50 per hour.

• Support 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.
• Assist with social life and nightlife.
• Coach members of the team and provide support.

• 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.
• Hold a manual driving licence and be willing to drive Sense vehicles.
• No two days will be the same – adaptability is essential.

• 24 days of annual leave.
• 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.
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Wisdom App – free access for all employees to a mindfulness application.

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.

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. For more information please visit: