Support worker

Sense; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discounts & DBS support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Sense in West Bromwich is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our service. This is a permanent role with contracts up to 37.5 hours per week, at a CQC-rated Good home, supporting individuals who have learning disabilities with a range of health conditions.

Shifts are 7.00–2.30 and 2.00–9.30, with flexible rotas including weekends and bank holidays. You will assist in a 2:1 setting, taking part in activities that promote health and wellbeing, and may drive the company vehicle when

Job description

Here at Sense, we now have a greatopportunity for a Support Workerto join our service in West Bromwich.

This is a permanent role, with contracts available for up to 37.5 hours per week. You will join a fantastic team here at our home which CQC rated as Good, where you will be supporting individuals who have learning disabilities with a range of health conditions.

The shift patterns at this service are as follows: 7am-2.30pm and 2pm-9.30pm. Due to flexible working rotas, you will need to have availability from Monday-Sunday. You may need to work some weekends and bank holidays.

As a Support Worker, you will support the individuals in a 2:1 service where necessary and also take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. We like to participate in a wide range of activities, including cycling, disco, hydro pool and outdoor pursuits.

A full manual UK license is desirable as we have manual 9 seater company vehicle used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips. Knowledge or qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) is desirable.

Does this sound right for you?

This role in West Bromwich might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Working.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

• 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.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Wisdom App- free for all employees to mindfulness application

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/