Compassionate Support Worker: Enable Independence

Sense; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Free DBS check

Training courses

Refer-a-friend scheme

Cycle to work

Travel season ticket loans

Discounts at Sense shops

Job summary

Sense is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker for our Birmingham-based residential service. The role involves assisting adults with complex needs to develop daily living skills, with 1:1 or 2:1 support, and promoting independence and community participation.

You will work with a values-driven team, building trust, respecting communication preferences and supporting individuals to make informed choices in line with their personal interests and goals.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; values, willingness to learn and commitment to dignity and respect matter most.
• Experience with supporting disabled people with sensory conditions and complex needs would be beneficial.
• Believes disabled people should have the same opportunities, choices and control over their lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support reflecting each person's individual needs, preferences and aspirations.
• Support people to make informed choices and have greater control over their daily lives.
• Build meaningful relationships; understand each person's communication preferences, interests and what matters to them.
• Work with people to identify and remove barriers that may prevent participation in daily life.
• Support people to enjoy their interests, maintain relationships and engage with their communities.
• Help people get to appointments and take part in activities and outings of their choice.
• Encourage independence while respecting each person's support needs and decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and others to promote consistency, dignity and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Respectful

Good listener

Team player

Willingness to learn

Adaptable communication

Job description

Sense is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker for our Birmingham-based residential service. The role involves assisting adults with complex needs to develop daily living skills, with 1:1 or 2:1 support, and promoting independence and community participation.

You will work with a values-driven team, building trust, respecting communication preferences and supporting individuals to make informed choices in line with their personal interests and goals.