Female Community Support worker- 4 hours
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | SA34 0AN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sense |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 310619JCP |
Summary
Looking for an additional income? Want a flexible role with purpose?
We're looking for a Support Worker to join our community team in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, providing companionship and practical support to a remarkable woman in her 90s in her own home.
You'll help with correspondence, everyday household tasks and general companionship; making a real difference to her day-to-day life. She communicates by speaking and writing, and lives with her son, who has his own support worker. A comfortable pair of hands around two friendly dogs is a must!
This is a permanent role offering £13 per hour and two sessions of 2 hours per week, with the exact schedule to be discussed at interview.
Comprehensive training is provided from day one.
For genuine occupational reasons, we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9).
What you'll do
You'll provide warm, consistent support within the home, including:
Correspondence and admin
Everyday household tasks
Companionship and social support
What we're looking for
Warm, kind and patient — you build trust naturally
Comfortable and confident in a home environment
Happy around dogs
Knowledge of BSL or Makaton is a bonus but not essential
Essential requirements
Full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle
Business car insurance
A full job description is attached at the bottom of this advert.
About Sense
At Sense, we believe every disabled person deserves the opportunity to connect with others and be truly included in the world. We draw on our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative, and flexible support at every stage of life. We're proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Ready to make a difference?
To apply, please complete the supporting statement section of your application thoroughly as managers use this to shortlist candidates for interview against the Person Specification. We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description, and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close vacancies early.
No agency submissions please, any submissions made without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own, and no fee will be payable.
If you need any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team at 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. All offers of employment are therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check, where appropriate.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers, and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued, and we believe 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/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
We're looking for a Support Worker to join our community team in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, providing companionship and practical support to a remarkable woman in her 90s in her own home.
You'll help with correspondence, everyday household tasks and general companionship; making a real difference to her day-to-day life. She communicates by speaking and writing, and lives with her son, who has his own support worker. A comfortable pair of hands around two friendly dogs is a must!
This is a permanent role offering £13 per hour and two sessions of 2 hours per week, with the exact schedule to be discussed at interview.
Comprehensive training is provided from day one.
For genuine occupational reasons, we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9).
What you'll do
You'll provide warm, consistent support within the home, including:
Correspondence and admin
Everyday household tasks
Companionship and social support
What we're looking for
Warm, kind and patient — you build trust naturally
Comfortable and confident in a home environment
Happy around dogs
Knowledge of BSL or Makaton is a bonus but not essential
Essential requirements
Full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle
Business car insurance
A full job description is attached at the bottom of this advert.
About Sense
At Sense, we believe every disabled person deserves the opportunity to connect with others and be truly included in the world. We draw on our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative, and flexible support at every stage of life. We're proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Ready to make a difference?
To apply, please complete the supporting statement section of your application thoroughly as managers use this to shortlist candidates for interview against the Person Specification. We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description, and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close vacancies early.
No agency submissions please, any submissions made without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own, and no fee will be payable.
If you need any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team at 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. All offers of employment are therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check, where appropriate.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers, and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued, and we believe 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/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.