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.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Provide support to a profoundly deaf woman using BSL; basic BSL proficiency required.
- Work a flexible basis across 3 days per week, with availability from Monday to Sunday and some bank holidays.
- Hold a full UK manual driver’s licence.
- Good communicator and use of BSL at a basic level.
- Deliver an effective 1:1 support within the supported living accommodation.
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 a mindfulness application.
Equality Statement
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.
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