Support Worker- Full time (Driver essential)

Sense; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity seeks enthusiastic Support Workers for their Kingstanding residential service in Birmingham. This full-time role involves assisting individuals with complex needs in daily activities and supporting their well-being through various community engagements. Employees will receive comprehensive training and support while enjoying numerous benefits.

Benefits

32 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free life assurance

Discounts at high street brands and charity shops

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS checks where needed

Access to training, including care certificate

Free mindfulness app (Headspace)

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required for using company vehicles.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and caring attitude essential.
• Willingness to attend training and engage with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with daily tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Assisting with personal care, medication, and finances.
• Planning and facilitating community outings and activities.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Positive Attitude

Willingness to Learn

Job description

Support Worker - Full time (Driver essential), Birmingham

Client:

Sense

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

a392adecabee

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Looking for a new challenge?

Sense is recruiting Support Workers for our Kingstanding residential service. Roles are permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week).

Our home has 5 bedrooms, supporting individuals with complex needs such as sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and mobility impairments. We provide a thorough induction and ongoing support.

Support involves assisting with activities and wellbeing events, including trips to resource centres, adapted cycling, swimming, bowling, ice skating, rock climbing, sailing, meals out, pub visits, walks, and visits to natural sites. Staff also organize holidays in the UK and abroad.

A full manual UK driving license is required for using company vehicles for appointments and activities outside the home.

Shift patterns include 7am-2.30pm, 2pm-9.30pm, and sleep-in shifts from 9:15pm-7:15am.

We seek enthusiastic applicants who are:

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

Role responsibilities include supporting with:

• Daily tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Personal care and hygiene
• Finances, medication, and wellbeing
• Work and community outings
• Social activities and nightlife

Sense is a national charity supporting deafblind and complex disability communities, empowering individuals to communicate and participate fully in life.

Benefits include:

• 32 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Free life assurance
• Discounts at high street brands and Sense charity shops
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loans
• Free DBS checks where needed
• Access to online and face-to-face training, including the care certificate
• Free mindfulness app (Headspace)