Female Support Worker- Lone Working - Permanent - Full Time

Company: Sense

Location: Dereham

Posted: May 16th, 2026

Female Support Worker- Lone Working - Permanent - Full TimeID: 312152Job Specialism: Operations - EastLocation: DerehamSalary: 13.00 per hourClosing Date: Monday, 1st June 2026

Looking for a new challenge?

We are now recruiting Support Workers tojoin our friendly well-established teamsinDereham, Norfolk.

This role is Permanent, working 16 hours per week. We are offering Support Workers in Dereham 13.00 per hour.

Ourservices are personalised to the individuals that live in them and the people that provide the support. We have 2 supported living flats with one individual in each flat and both have visual impairment. One is mobile and requires minimal support and the other requires more physical support.Each individual isprovided with care and support tailored to their individual needs.

As a Support Worker you will be lone working and supporting the individuals with accessing the communityand take part in a range of activities to support their health and well being.

We areflexible in our shifts and the general shift patterns are as follows: 7:00am-4:00pm and 4:00pm-10:00pm. Sleep-ins are also available as overtime. This will be discussed with you at interview.

No two days will be the same

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.

This role in Dereham might include supporting people with:

Why Work with Sense?

At Sense, we believeevery disabled person should have the opportunity to connect, contribute, and be includedin the world around them. Working with us means being part of a passionate organisation that celebrates individuality, creativity, and connection. Sense is proud to be adisability confident leader.

We offer:

If youre compassionate, adaptable, and ready to help others live their best lives - join us. At Sense, your work will mean something every single day.

Apply today and make every day matter!

To apply

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/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/

Precise Location: Toftwood Supported Living Projects, , Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AA, United Kingdom
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