Support worker

Sense; Metchley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus bank hols

Matched pension contributions

Free life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS check

Wisdom App mindfulness

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Support Worker for the Touchbase Pears Basecamp in Selly Oak, Birmingham. You will join a day service that offers a warm, caring atmosphere.

The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract, working 37.5 hours per week, with 1:1 support for individuals with complex needs. You will assist participants in a range of activities, support their health and wellbeing, and help them engage with the local community in a structured daily schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to individuals with disabilities.
• Follow activity schedules and use Basecamp resources.
• Help service users access the local community and participate in activities.
• Support health and wellbeing through a range of interests and outings.

Job description

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.For this role you will be working at the Touchbase Pears Basecamp based in Selly Oak, Birmingham. You will join a great team at our day service which offers a lovely warm and caring atmosphere.

This is a 6 months fixed-term contract (FTC), working 37.5 hours per week.

Basecamp is for a diverse range of young adults with complex disabilities. Everyone is different, but many of the people that we support have: Sight and hearing impairments or a combination of other challenges, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or autism.

As a Support Worker, you will support our individuals take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. They all enjoy being outdoors and engaging in physical activities. The activities range from arts and wellbeing activities.

You will be working on a 1:1 basis and will follow activity schedules, using resources within Basecamp, as well as enabling service users to access the local community.

The Day Service is open Monday- Friday and the timings are as follows: 08:30am-05:00pm.

Experience of using British Sign Language (BSL) or having a BSL or Makaton qualification is desirable (or willingness to learn).

A full manual UK driving licence is desirable for this role, as the service has a manual company vehicle used to support people to get to appointments, attend activities, enjoy outings and participate in their communities.

• 24 days 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.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• Wisdom App- free 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/