Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Are you passionate about helping young adults live fulfilling, meaningful lives? We're looking for enthusiastic and caring SEN Support Workers to join our Partnerships day provision team, supporting young adults and adults with additional needs to access their local community, build independence, develop life skills, and enjoy enriching activities.
You'll play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their goals, make connections, and experience new opportunities in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. If you're compassionate, proactive, and committed to making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of the Partnerships provision, you will be a vital member of the team, supporting our service users to plan meaningful activities, build a bespoke timetable and access planned therapies or interventions.
Why join us?
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Fulfilling Work – Every day you’ll see the difference you make.
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Development Opportunities – We’ll support your growth through apprenticeships, training, and recognised qualifications.
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Career Progression – Many of our team members have grown into senior roles and specialist areas within Henshaws.
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Transferable Skills Welcome – Compassion, communication, teamwork, problem-solving – if you’ve got them, we’ll help you put them into practice.
What we’re looking for:
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People who care about others and want to make a difference
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Good communicators and team players
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No prior care experience needed – just the right values and attitude
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Flexibility with working hours in order to support the needs of our service users
If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please call 01423 886451 and ask to speak to the Partnerships Manager or Partnerships Deputy Manager.
Salary:
Care Level 1 - £13.55 per hour with an unsociable hours supplement of £1.50 per hour for weekend working
Care Level 2 - £13.73 per hour with an unsociable hours supplement of £1.50 per hour for weekend working
Hours: Full time shifts available from 7:30am - 16:00 or 16:30pm (additional weekend and or evening shifts available)
Weeks: 38 per year
Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holidays (pro rata for 38 week staff)
Interview Availability: Continuous
Closing Date: 12 noon 30th June 2026
Download an application form and send to [email protected]
or
Apply through the link below
An Enhanced DBS with barring (no cost) and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate following successful interview.
Benefits:
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5 Weeks annual Leave plus 10 day bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time and term-time staff)
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Option to buy one weeks extra annual leave (52 week contracts)
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Up to 3 days Paid Emergency Domestic Leave (after one years Service)
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A paid Wellbeing day (after one years service)
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Company Sick pay after completion of probationary period
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Enhanced Paternity Pay
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Company Pension Scheme
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Refer a friend bonus £150.00 (As an employee this is payable once your 'Friend' has started with Henshaws and they named you on their application form or CV)
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Long service Awards every 5 Years
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Onsite Free parking
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Access to discounted staff meals
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Access to trained Mental Health First aiders
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Employee assistance programme (EAP)
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Wellbeing Programme
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Employee discount schemes (e.g. Blue Light)
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Paid training
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On the job training
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Professional development support
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Access to further qualifications
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Career progression opportunities
- Ability and willingness to assist service users with their personal care requirements as needed, whilst maintaining their dignity.
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Ability to support service users in a way that promotes their independence and development
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NVQ 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to complete in an agreed timeframe.
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Willingness to undertake and achieve Skills for Care Induction Award within 12 weeks if no formal care qualifications.
Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.
Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.
Registered Charity No: 221888
Benefit: 5 Weeks annual Leave plus 10 day bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time and term-time staff), Option to buy one weeks extra annual leave (52 week contracts), Up to 3 days Paid Emergency Domestic Leave (after one years Service), A paid Wellbeing day (after one years service), Company Sick pay after completion of probationary period, Enhanced Maternity Pay, Enhanced Paternity Pay, Company Pension Scheme, Refer a friend bonus £150.00 (As an employee this is payable once your 'Friend' has started with Henshaws and they named you on their application form or CV), Flexible Working Hours, Remote Working, Long service Awards every 5 Years, Onsite Free parking, Access to discounted staff meals, Access to trained Mental Health First aiders, Employee assistance programme (EAP), Wellbeing Programme, Employee discount schemes (e.g Blue Light), Paid training, On the job training, Professional development support, Access to further qualifications, Career progression opportunities, DBS paid for by Henshaws
