Female support worker- supported living – Permanent – Part TimeID: 314259Job Specialism: Operations – MidlandsLocation: King’s HeathSalary: 13.00 per hourClosing Date: Monday, 22nd June 2026
Person Led Care- Every day is different!
We are seeking a Female support worker to become a part of our amazing team at our Supported Living service in King’s Heath, Birmingham.
This role will be based in our service which has multiple 1:1 flats.
The person you will support is a fairly active woman who communicates using BSL. She is profoundly deaf and lives in the supported living accommodation and enjoys the 1:1 support.
Her hobbies and interests include; travelling, architecture, museums, and spending time on her computer.
We are looking for a Support worker who can work on a flexible basis across 3 days. You must be a good communicator and it is essential that you can communicate at a basic British sign language (BSL) level.
A full UK manual driver’s license is required. This role requires flexible working across Mondays to Sunday with some bank holidays.
Join us in making a difference! A full induction will be provided if you are successful.
Benefits
- 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
- Free life assurance policy.
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Free DBS check if your role needs one.
- A 350 refer-a-friend scheme
- Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be adisability 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.
To apply
Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
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.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the 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. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this 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 staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief 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/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
Precise Location: Flat 1, 5 Shalnecote Grove, , King’s Heath, West Midlands, B14 6NH, United Kingdom…