Support Worker – Permanent – Full Time – Accrington
ID: 328513Job Specialism: Operations – EastLocation: AccringtonSalary: 13.00Closing Date: Tuesday, 24th November 2026
Could you be a Support Worker?
We’re looking for a caring and motivated Support Worker to join our residential team at 85 Park Road in Accrington, supporting people with deafblindness and complex disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 36 hours per week, with a salary of 13.00 per hour. You’ll work day shifts from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including every other weekend.
At our Park Road residential service, we support five individuals with deafblindness, providing personalised care that enables them to make choices, develop their independence and enjoy the things that matter most to them.
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs, preferences and support plan.
You’ll help the people we support with everyday activities, encourage them to develop their skills and confidence and support them to access opportunities within their local community.
Communication is at the heart of what we do. You’ll take the time to understand how each person communicates and adapt your approach to meet their individual needs. This may involve learning new communication methods, including signs, symbols and other approaches that help people express their choices and preferences.
The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. You may support people with personal care, mobility, health and wellbeing, as well as helping them take part in social activities, shopping trips and other experiences that are important to them.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Providing personalised care and support in line with individual support plans
Encouraging independence, choice and involvement in everyday decisions
Supporting people with personal care, mobility and health and wellbeing needs
Helping with everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing daily routines
Supporting people to access their local community, social activities and leisure opportunities
Adapting communication methods to meet each individual’s needs
Supporting people with their behavioural needs, following individual support plans and guidelines where required
Maintaining accurate records and sharing important information with colleagues
Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support
Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and committed to providing genuinely person-centred support.
You’ll need:
Previous caring or support experience gained in a personal, voluntary or professional capacity
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
The ability to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of the people you support
A willingness to develop new communication skills, including signs and symbols where required
The ability to support people with their mobility and participate in activities alongside them
The ability to travel between locations during working hours when supporting individuals
Confidence using your own initiative and good judgement, including when working independently
A creative, person-centred approach to problem solving
Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills to support everyday activities and maintain accurate records
The ability to build positive working relationships with the people we support, colleagues, families and other professionals
A willingness to undertake all training relevant to the service and your role
Flexibility to work the required shift pattern, including every other weekend
Previous experience supporting people with sensory impairments, dual sensory impairments or those who use a range of communication methods would be an advantage, but isn’t essential.
A driving licence and willingness to drive would also be desirable, but are not essential requirements for this vacancy.
Full training relevant to the service and your role will be provided.
About our Park Road residential service
Our residential service at 85 Park Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ST provides personalised support to five individuals with deafblindness.
We focus on helping the people we support live the lives they choose, promoting independence, meaningful relationships and opportunities to participate in their local community.
You’ll be joining a dedicated team that works together to create a welcoming, supportive home environment where every individual is listened to, respected and encouraged to achieve their personal goals.
Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:
24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
Free DBS Check
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training opportunities
Ongoing development opportunities
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Employee referral scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Pension Scheme
Discount scheme
Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing and mindfulness app
About Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.
As part of our new three-year strategy, we’re delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future.
For further information, visit: Transforming Sense, together: our three-year plan
Our Values
Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:
We’re creating change
We’re always learning
We’re better together
Ready to make a difference?
To apply
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people with complex disabilities, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete your application, ensuring your supporting statement demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.
The closing date for applications is 24 November 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to close vacancies early, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our 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. Appropriate pre-employment checks, including a DBS check, will be carried out in line with the requirements of the 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 our staff, volunteers and the people we work with.
We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
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.
Precise Location: 85 Park Road, , Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ST, United Kingdom…