Support Worker - Part/Full Time (Driver Essential), Birmingham
Client: Sense
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 94199cb80378
Job Views: 9
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Looking for a new challenge?
Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.
This is a permanent role, with contracts available for up to 37.5 hours per week. You will receive £11.75 per hour / £22,913 per annum FTE.
You will join our fantastic team in Kings Heath at our 4-bedroom, detached home in a residential area.
As a Support Worker, you will support individuals who are deaf, blind, or have dual sensory impairments.
The individuals we support have active lifestyles, and you will assist with personal care needs and help them participate in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. Activities may include adapted cycling, ice skating, swimming, and massage sessions.
A full manual UK license is essential, as we have manual company vehicles used to take individuals to appointments, activities outside the home, and trips.
The shift timings are as follows: early shift from 7am-2:30pm and late shift from 2pm-9:30pm.
Does this sound right for you?
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
* Positive, with a can-do attitude.
* Caring and empathetic.
* Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
* Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
No two days will be the same
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live independently.
This role in Kings Heath 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.
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are.
About Sense:
Sense is dedicated to supporting everyone living with complex disabilities and those who are deafblind. We help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, regardless of how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfill their potential. Sense is proud to be a charity committed to these values.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding. We offer opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and career in a supportive and flexible environment. We also provide excellent training, the chance to join our Group Personal Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.
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