Support worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 5%

Life assurance policy

Discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

Refer-a-friend £350

Mindfulness app access

Job summary

Sense is seeking passionate and motivated Support Workers to join our residential service in King's Heath. This permanent role offers up to 37.5 hours per week with flexible shifts from 7:00am to 9:30pm, including 7:00am-2:30pm and 2:00-9:30pm blocks.

The service is a 4-bedroom home supporting individuals with fragile X syndrome, autism with severe learning disabilities, and congenital rubella. No prior experience is required as full training is provided; experience with challenging behaviour is

Job description

Support worker

Overview

• ID

  324182

• Salary

  £13.00 per hour / £25,350 per annum

• Type

  Permanent - Full Time

• Location

  King's Heath

• Hours

  Up to 37.5 hours per week

• Closing Date

  25/09/2026

• Interview Date

  As suitable applications are received

• Downloadable Files

Looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for passionate and motivated Support Workers to join a fantastic team at our residential service in King's Heath.

This is a permanent role, where there are part and full time positions available for up to 37.5 hours per week. You should be flexible across 7 days with shifts starting from 7.00am-9.30pm. The following shifts are available; 7.00am-2.30pm and 2.00-9.30pm.

The service is a 4-bedroom, detached home in a residential area. The three people currently living here have fragile x syndrome, autism with severe learning disabilities and congenital rubella.

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.

A full manual UK license is desirable as we have manual company vehicles used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips.

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.

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 hereOur 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/.