Overview
Looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our fantastic team as a Support Worker at our 6‑bed supported living service in Selly Park, Birmingham. This is a permanent role with part and full time contracts available. The role offers £12.50 per hour (£24,375 per annum FTE). A full manual UK licence is desirable as the role involves driving individuals to appointments, activities and trips.
Responsibilities
- Support people with complex needs, including mobility impairment, learning disabilities and sensory losses.
- Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning and personal care and hygiene.
- Help with finances, medication and wellbeing.
- Support individuals with working and enable them to return to their community for shopping or other trips.
- Facilitate social life and outings to provide an active lifestyle.
Skills and Qualifications
- Desirable: British Sign Language qualification or knowledge.
- Experience supporting people with complex needs.
- Valid UK driving licence and experience with company vehicles.
Benefits
- 24 days 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 charity shops.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Free DBS check if required.
- £350 refer‑a‑friend scheme.
- Over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate.
- Wisdom App for mindfulness.
Equal Opportunities
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check where appropriate. We especially welcome applications from under‑represented ethnic minority groups and candidates with disabilities. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we aim to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Application
Managers will review supporting statements against the personal specification. Please ensure you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying. E‑mail your application to recruitment@sense.org.uk or contact the recruitment team on 0121 415 6735. We reserve the right to close posts at any time and do not accept agency submissions without prior authorisation.
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