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Sense
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Posted:
24.06.2025
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08.08.2025
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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, working 37.5 hours per week at our Touchbase Pears Basecamp based in Selly Oak, Birmingham. You will join a great team at our day service which offers a warm and caring atmosphere.
Basecamp supports a diverse range of young adults with complex disabilities, including sight and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or autism.
As a Support Worker, you will assist individuals in engaging in activities that support their health and wellbeing, including outdoor and physical activities, arts, and wellbeing activities.
You will work on a 1:1 basis, following activity schedules, using resources within Basecamp, and helping service users access the local community.
The Day Service operates Monday to Friday, from 08:30 am to 05:00 pm.
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 your role.
Your required skills and experiences:
* Experience with British Sign Language (BSL) or a BSL/Makaton qualification is desirable.
* A full UK manual driving license and willingness to learn to drive the company minibus are desirable.
Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting individuals who are deafblind or have complex disabilities. We believe everyone should participate fully in life regardless of their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people to communicate, experience the world, and fulfill their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding but also incredibly rewarding and meaningful.
* 24 days of annual leave plus 8 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 access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
* Free mindfulness app (Headspace) for all employees.
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