Female Support Worker

Sense; Letheringsett; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Letheringsett is seeking a passionate Support Worker for their Supported Living service. The position is permanent with opportunities for part-time and full-time work, offering £12.50 per hour (approximately £24,375 annually). Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, managing finances, and facilitating community engagement for individuals with complex needs. The ideal candidate should hold a full UK manual driving license and knowledge of British Sign Language is desirable. Apply now to join our dedicated team.

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

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free access to training courses

Qualifications

• Full manual UK licence required for driving company vehicles.
• Desirable qualification in British Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Support personal care and hygiene needs.
• Manage finances and medications.
• Facilitate community outings for shopping or activities.
• Engage in social and community life.

Skills

Knowledge of British Sign Language

Job description

Support Worker – Supported Living Service

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, contracts available for part and full time hours per week. You will receive £12.50 per hour / £24,375 per annum (FTE). A full manual UK licence is required as we have manual company vehicles used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside the home and trips.

We are passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs, including mobility impairment, learning disabilities and sensory losses. You will support the people with a range of activities and wellbeing events to make sure they have an active lifestyle.

Knowledge of or qualification in British Sign Language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Working.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

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.
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Wisdom App‑ free for all employees to mindfulness application.

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.

Contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or [e-mail].

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. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/.