Relief Support Worker – Relief – Peterborough
ID: 328355Job Specialism: Operations – EastLocation: PeterboroughSalary: 13.00Closing Date: Friday, 6th November 2026
Could you be a Sense Support Worker?
We’re looking for a caring and motivated Support Worker to join our friendly team at Meadow View Supported Living in Peterborough, supporting people with complex disabilities to develop their independence, build confidence and live the lives they choose.
This is a relief (0-hours) role, with a salary of 13.00 per hour. You’ll provide flexible support to the service, covering shifts as required.
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs, preferences and support plan.
The people we support may have a range of complex needs, including hearing and/or sight difficulties, learning or physical disabilities and complex communication needs. You’ll take the time to understand each person as an individual, helping them make choices and participate in the activities that matter most to them.
You’ll support people to develop everyday living skills, maintain their independence and access opportunities within their local community. This could include helping with household tasks, accompanying people to appointments, supporting shopping trips or taking part in social and leisure activities.
Communication is at the heart of what we do. You’ll adapt your approach to meet each person’s communication needs, which may include learning new methods such as signs, symbols or other communication techniques.
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 encouraging them to take an active role in their home and community.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Providing personalised support in line with individual care and 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, appointments, 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
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 knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) would also be desirable, but are not essential requirements for this vacancy. You won’t be required to use your own vehicle.
Full training relevant to the service and your role will be provided.
About Meadow View Supported Living
At Meadow View Supported Living in Peterborough, we provide personalised support designed around the individual needs, interests and aspirations of the people we support.
Our approach focuses on promoting independence, choice and meaningful participation in everyday life, ensuring each individual has opportunities to develop their skills and enjoy the activities that matter most to them.
You’ll be joining a supportive team committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every person is listened to, respected and encouraged to achieve their personal goals.
Working at Sense gives you a range of benefits including:
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 a flexible 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 6 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. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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: Meadow View Supported Living, , Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, -, United Kingdom…