Job Overview
Support Worker in West Bromwich. Permanent role, 37.5 hours a week; salary £25,350 per annum. You will support individuals with learning disabilities in a 2:1 service, and participate in a range of special interests and activities, such as cycling, disco, hydro‑pool and outdoor pursuits.
Responsibilities
- Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
- Provide personal care and hygiene support.
- Help manage finances.
- Administer medication and support wellbeing.
- Assist with work-related tasks.
- Accompany individuals into the community for shopping or other trips.
- Support social life and nightlife.
Qualifications and Requirements
A full manual UK licence is desirable, as the role uses a manual 9‑seater company vehicle to take individuals to appointments, activities outside the home and trips. Knowledge or qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) is desirable.
Shift patterns: 7 am‑2:30 pm and 2 pm‑9:30 pm, with possible weekends and bank holidays.
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 (10 % off at Sense charity shops).
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Free DBS check if your role needs one.
- Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate.
- Wisdom App – free mindfulness application for all employees.
Equality and Diversity
Sense welcomes applications from under‑represented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities, and is committed to equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity. Everyone’s contribution is valued, and we ensure they are given the opportunity to realise their potential.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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