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Looking for a new challenge?
Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support 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.
Sense has a fantastic opportunity Support Workers to join our amazing Supported Living team in Stockport .
We have permanent contracts from 16 hours up to 37 hours per week, depending on your suitability/availability. Sense is offering support workers £10.75 per hour with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.
Day shifts are between 8am and 10pm with a range of shift patterns available to suit.
Stockport Supported Living Service is a block of 12 purpose-built apartments offering specialist accommodation for people with learning disabilities or autism, to promote independence and enable them to develop life skills, with on-site 24-hour support and 1 to 1 support sessions. The service is in a lovely residential area within walking distance to Stockport Town Centre and benefits from having shops nearby. The excellent transport links make going out and about into the wider community easy for the tenants and the staff supporting them.
The service is very person-centred, and each individual has support hours that meet their specific support needs and preferences. You will work with different tenants each day and have the opportunity to work one to one with each individual. None of the individuals living at the service require support with personal care or moving and handling.
The tenants have recently been on the Coronation Street tour and have already planned a future trip to Alton Towers, they are enthusiastic about trying new things and would welcome staff members who have the same enthusiasm for community activities.
The people living at Grafton Street thoroughly enjoy meeting new people, if you are enthusiastic and positive about support work then a big welcome awaits you at Grafton Street.
At Sense we believe in investing in our team and supporting staff to be the best they can be , to develop their skills and abilities. 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 attend training as needed to support you in your role.
Full UK license desirable.
Experienced working in a care setting desirable
Ability to support people with mobility problems
Experience of teamwork
Knowledgeable of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial. 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 Stockport might include supporting people with:
Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
Finances.
Medication and wellbeing.
Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
Their social life and nightlife.
Everyone we support 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.
Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts which are paid as an additional allowance. (This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.) Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.
Here's what some of our amazing colleagues have to say about working for Grafton Street Supported Living:
“Working for Sense at Grafton Street has been inspiring! There is a caring and active atmosphere that makes every day a new, rewarding adventure!”
“I love working in an environment of care where I feel like I’m actively making a difference in bringing positive change to people’s lives….”
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do. Benefits
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.
Ongoing development opportunities (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme). Ready to make a difference?
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 415 6735 or [email protected]
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/