Why work at Sense?

Why work at Sense?

Why work at Sense?

“Sense doesn’t dictate to you, they listen to you. So, you can put in really positive changes and that’s really, really important to me.”

Jasen - Day service manager
Jasen

Be part of our ambitious plan

Imagine a world where everyone can take part in life. We can. Everyone that works at Sense is part of an ambitious strategy to support ten times more people with complex disabilities by 2026. Join us and, together, we can ensure that 50,000 more people will have opportunities to take part in life.

We may be growing to help change more people’s lives, but there’s one thing we hope never to change: the way our people continually help build a unique place to work. Joining Sense means you’ll be part of something special, where you feel included and valued, challenged and supported.

Our benefits

When it comes to pay, we believe in transparency and fairness. We have clear pay bands at each level of role, and every job at Sense has a single salary rate assigned to it. So, when you’re applying for a job, you know exactly what to expect.

As well as this, we offer:

  • 24-28 days paid leave plus bank holidays - depending on your role and length of service.
  • Enhanced sick pay and family leave benefits
  • Matched pension contributions - we’ll match your contributions to your pension, up to 5%
  • Life assurance cover - free cover that would pay two times your salary to a nominated person.
  • Buying and selling holiday scheme - permanent employees can buy or sell up to a week’s worth of annual leave.
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Free DBS check - if your role needs one, we’ll cover the cost

Additional health and wellbing support:

  • Employee assistance programme - offering free, confidential advice 24/7, including on relationship breakdown, bereavement or legal problems.
  • Wellbeing hub - a growing portal for employees to access everything from exercise videos, to financial tips and guidance.
  • Wisdom app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
  • Health cash plan - you’ll have the option to join our employee health insurance plan, covering costs of healthcare, eye tests, dental treatment and more.

And financial support:

  • Employee discounts - on popular high street brands and at Sense shops.
  • Cycle to work scheme - to buy a bike tax-free, reducing your costs.
  • Travel season ticket loans - to spread the cost of your travel to work, interest-free.
  • Refer-a-friend scheme - £350 when someone you recommend is successful in getting a job at Sense.
  • Free Independent Mortgage Advice – expert, independent mortgage advice and education services. It’s completely free of charge with no admin or arrangement fee.

About us

Our culture and values

Our values are embedded in our culture and everything we do at Sense. No matter what, we listen to people and we work together to find solutions.

Development and training

Our commitment to make sure everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential doesn’t just apply to the people we support. It applies to everyone working at Sense.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We’re proud of our diverse workforce. Each and every one of us brings something different to Sense. We have a strong commitment to make sure everyone feels they belong and are valued.