Male support worker

Sense International; Overend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pension

Free DBS check

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Refer-a-friend

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Male Support Worker for our Supported Living service in King's Heath, Birmingham. You will support adults who lead active lives on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, helping develop daily living skills and providing personal care as needed.

Applicants must have a full UK manual driver’s license and be prepared for flexible shifts across Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays. Join a team dedicated to dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Support adults who lead an active lifestyle on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis
• Provide personal care as needed
• Flexible working across Mondays to Sunday including bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Support adults in a Supported Living service in King's Heath, Birmingham
• Help develop daily living skills and encourage participation in activities
• Support activities such as gaming, sports, cinema, gym, and outings while promoting health and well-being

Job description

Male support worker

Overview

• ID

  325280

• Salary

  £13.00 per hour

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  King's Heath

• Hours

  30 hours per week

• Closing Date

  07/10/2026

• Interview Date

  As suitable applications are received

• Downloadable Files

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

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

07/10/2026