Relief Support Worker – Relief

Sense; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Discounts

Cycle to work

Travel loans

Wisdom app

Sick pay

DBS check

Refer-a-friend

Flexible working

Free training

Job summary

Sense is hiring a Relief Support Worker for a residential service in King’s Heath, Birmingham. This casual role offers flexible shifts from early to late, with training provided on start. You will support three individuals with complex needs, including sensory impairments, in a 4-bedroom home.

No prior experience required; training is provided. Experience with challenging behaviour is desirable, and a positive, caring attitude is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Experience with challenging behaviour desirable.
• Flexible with varied shift patterns.
• Willingness to attend training and develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with everyday tasks (cooking, cleaning).
• Support personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with finances and medication management.
• Support participation in community activities, shopping, and events.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring

Empathetic

Flexible

Willing to train

Job description

Relief Support Worker – Relief

ID: 321591
Job Specialism: Operations – Relief
Location: King’s Heath
Salary: £13.00
Closing Date: Sunday, 13th September 2026

Looking for a new challenge that is life changing?

We are looking for passionate and motivated Relief support workers to join a fantastic team at our residential service in King’s Heath.

This is a casual role with flexible shift patterns every week with early shifts ( 7.00am till 2.30pm ) and late shifts (2.00pm – 9.30pm), paying £13/hr.

The service is a 4-bedroom, detached home in a residential area and the 3 individuals who live here are deaf, blind, have dual sensory impairments or severe complex needs with elements of challenging needs.

You do not require prior experience as full training will be provided when you start this role. However, prior experience of working with challenging behaviour is desirable.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude


• Caring, patient, and empathetic


• Flexible and comfortable working across a varied shift pattern


• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning


• Personal care and hygiene


• Finances and medication


• Going into the community for activities, shopping, and social events

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.


• Wisdom app – free access for all employees to mindfulness application


• Enhanced sick pay.


• Free DBS check if your role needs one.


• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme


• Flexible working arrangements.


• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.


• Ongoing development opportunities.

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.

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/

Precise Location: 58 Featherstone Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, , King’s Heath, West Midlands, B14 6BE, United Kingdom