Male support worker

Sense; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Matched pension up to 5%

Free life assurance

Cashback & discounts

Cycle to work

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

Refer-a-friend scheme

Mindfulness app access

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Support Worker for our King's Heath, Birmingham service to support adults with daily living and personal care as needed, enabling participation in activities that promote health and well-being. You will work across 1:1 or 2:1 support arrangements in a multi-flat service and use effective communication methods, including BSL and visuals, where appropriate.

Experience with flexible, person-centred care is valued; a full UK driving license is required for activities outside the

Responsibilities

• Support adults who lead an active lifestyle in 1:1 or 2:1 settings.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care as needed.
• Encourage participation in activities that promote health and well-being.

Job description

Person Led Care- Every day is different!

We are seeking a 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. You will support adults who leads an active lifestyle on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, helping develop daily living skills, providing personal care as needed and encouraging participation in various interests that promote health and well-being.

While some of the people you will support may exhibit some challenging behavior, they are great communicators and eager to learn new ways to express themselves, including British Sign Language (BSL) and picture communication.

You will support with activities the individuals enjoy like gaming, watching football, biking, and volunteering, going to the Gym, Cinema, Arcade and Bowling, attending music sessions, sensory sessions & walks at a nearby park

A full UK manual driver's license is required as you will use the person's own mobility car or company vehicles for activities outside of the home. This role requires flexible working across Mondays to Sunday with some bank holidays.

Join us in making a difference!

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 mindfulness application.

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

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. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/

Closing Date

28/09/2026