Male Support worker- Full Time (Driver essential)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. As a Support Worker in Birmingham, you'll provide essential support to individuals with complex disabilities, helping them develop daily living skills and participate in activities they enjoy. This role offers full training, a supportive environment, and a chance to enhance the lives of others while enjoying a range of benefits, including annual leave, matched pension contributions, and opportunities to learn British Sign Language. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunities to learn British Sign Language (BSL)

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check if required

£350 refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; full training provided.
• Must have a full UK manual driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living skills and personal care.
• Encourage participation in activities promoting health and well-being.

Skills

Caring and empathetic

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Male Support Worker - Full Time (Driver essential), Birmingham

Client:

Sense

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?

We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team at our Supported Living service in King's Heath, Birmingham. No previous experience needed as full training will be provided!

This role involves supporting a young adult 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 activities that promote health and well-being.

You will support activities the individual enjoys, such as gaming, watching football, biking, and volunteering. The individual may exhibit some challenging behavior but is a great communicator eager to learn new ways to express himself, including British Sign Language (BSL) and picture communication.

A full UK manual driver's license is required, as you'll use our company car for activities outside the home.

Join us in making a difference!

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing others' lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed.

Your duties can include:

• Supporting individuals/groups within the home, centre, and community.
• Providing a responsive and high-quality service to people with sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Delivering services that meet or exceed organisational standards.

Benefits:

• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities to learn British Sign Language (BSL).
• 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 required.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to Headspace mindfulness app.

About Sense:

Sense supports everyone living with complex disabilities and deafblindness. We aim to help people communicate and experience the world fully. We believe no one should be isolated or unable to reach their potential due to their disabilities. Working at Sense offers rewarding opportunities in a diverse, supportive, and flexible environment with excellent training, career development, and benefits.