Female Community support worker – Permanent – Part Time – Llanelli
ID: 327252Job Specialism: Operations – CymruLocation: LlanelliSalary: 13.00 per hourClosing Date: Friday, 30th October 2026
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Could your BSL skills be the start of a brilliant new friendship?
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Were looking for a female Community Companion to join a well-established service supporting individuals across the Llanelli area of Carmarthenshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in peoples lives, supporting individuals who have hearing impairments and communicate using British Sign Language. Youll help them stay connected, confident and independent in their local community, whether thats accompanying them to appointments, helping with post and calls, attending social groups, or getting out and about together. No personal care or medication support is required. Working days are usually Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm, with some Saturday afternoon support needed too, to be discussed at interview. Pay is 13.00 per hour.
This role is open to female applicants only, as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
BSL at fluent or Level 2 and above is essential. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are also essential, as travel is part of the role.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A confident BSL user, fluent or Level 2 and above
- Warm, friendly and a great communicator
- Reliable and consistent, someone clients can count on each week
- A confident driver with access to their own vehicle
This role might include supporting with:
- Communicating and staying connected through BSL
- Appointments, post and everyday admin
- Social groups, outings and community activities
- Building confidence and independence in daily life
Benefits
- 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
- 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.
- Ongoing development opportunities.
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, , Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3AP, United Kingdom…