Overview
Support Worker – Permanent – Full Time
ID: 303507
Job Specialism: Operations – East
Location: Margate
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, 9th March 2026
Support Worker – Margate
£12.50 per hour | 37.5 hours per week (various shift patterns including weekends only, part time and full time opportunities available) | Permanent
Looking for a new challenge where every day truly matters?
At Sense, we’re looking for compassionate, enthusiastic Support Workers to join our CQC Outstanding service in Margate. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives while being part of a supportive, uplifting team.
Essential Requirement
You must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be willing to drive a Sense vehicle to support people to access the community, attend activities, and enjoy the things they love.
About Our Home
Our service is home to four wonderfully characterful individuals, each with their own unique personalities, interests and goals.
We believe this is their home — we just happen to work in it. It’s important to us that it feels warm, relaxed, and full of life.
Thanks to our strong person-centred approach, the people we support are active members of the local community. They enjoy meaningful activities and maintain close family relationships. One individual even achieved their dream of climbing the O2 — and we were there to support them every step of the way.
What Does Life Look Like Here?
No two days are the same — and that’s what makes it so rewarding.
You could be supporting someone to:
- Go swimming
- Spend the day at the beach
- Cook and bake their favourite recipes
- Visit theme parks
- Attend social groups
- Go to the gym
- Enjoy walks in the community
- Go shopping or out for meals
- Take part in social activities and nightlife
Alongside the fun, you’ll also support with:
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
- Personal care and hygiene
- Managing finances
- Medication and wellbeing
- Building independence and confidence
Above all, your role is about empowering people to live the life they choose.
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need previous experience — we provide full training. What matters most is your attitude and values.
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Positive, with a can-do attitude
- Caring and empathetic
- Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
- A great problem solver
- A supportive team player who can help coach others
- Willing to attend training and develop in your role
- A confident driver with a full UK manual licence
What Our Team Says
“I feel so privileged to have this job and would love other people to have the same chance as me. I wouldn’t have applied as I considered myself inexperienced and underqualified, however I’m so pleased I took the plunge. I work with an amazingly supportive team and support amazing people. Job satisfaction 100%.”
About Sense
At Sense, we believe every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We provide personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
Working at Sense means joining a large, diverse and successful charity where you can grow your skills and career in a supportive environment.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%
- Free life assurance
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (including 10% off Sense shops)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel season ticket loans
- Enhanced sick pay
- Free DBS check (if required)
- £350 refer-a-friend scheme
- Access to 100+ online and face-to-face training courses (including the Care Certificate)
- Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing app
If you’re looking for a role that’s active, meaningful, and full of heart — we’d love to welcome you to the team.
Apply today and start making a difference in Margate.
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/
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Precise Location: 89 Hastings Avenue, , Margate, Kent, CT9 2SQ, United Kingdom
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