Overview
Community Support Worker – Cross Hands & Llanelli – Permanent – Part Time
ID: 322636
Job Specialism: Operations – Cymru
Location: Various
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Fancy work that fits around your life, and actually means something?
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We currently have two flexible community support opportunities in South West Wales, perfect if you’re looking for hours that work around studies, another job, or family life, without compromising on doing something genuinely rewarding.
In Cross Hands, we’re looking for a Community Support Worker on a casual basis, with hours that flex around you. This role is open to male applicants only, as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
In Llanelli (SA15 3), we’re looking for someone for 4 hours a week, ideal as a top-up alongside other commitments. This role is open to female applicants only, as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. BSL Level 3 or first-language BSL is essential for this role.
No previous experience is necessary. We provide full training from day one, so if you’re patient, reliable, and want to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, patient and genuinely interested in people
- Reliable and flexible with their time
- Keen to learn and grow in a caring role
This role might include supporting people with:
- Everyday activities and staying active in their community
- Communication, using BSL where relevant
- Attending appointments and learning new skills
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where every shift has a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About Sense
Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That’s why we’re committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there’s always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we’re working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
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: Community Based Wales, , Various, Various Counties, -, United Kingdom
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