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 Residential service in Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Here at Kings Norton, we have a diverse home with an excellent ambiance, which offers a lovely warm and caring atmosphere and have been awarded a Good rating by the CQC.
We support 5 individuals with complex health needs. The people we support enjoy a wide variety of opportunities – such as swimming, cycling and ice skating.
As a Support Worker, you will support the individuals at the service and also encourage them to enjoy as much as possible to gain life skills and live full and active lives.
A full manual UK license is required as we have manual company vehicles used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips.
Does this sound right for you?
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
1. Positive, with a can-do attitude.
2. Caring and empathetic.
3. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
4. 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 an independent life.
This role in King's Norton might include supporting people with:
5. Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
6. Personal care and hygiene.
7. Finances.
8. Medication and wellbeing.
9. Working.
10. Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
11. Their social life and nightlife.
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are.
Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable.
Benefits
12. 24 days of annual leave.
13. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
14. Free life assurance policy.
15. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
16. Cycle to work scheme.
17. Travel season ticket loans.
18. Enhanced sick pay.
19. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
20. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
21. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
22. Headpsace App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
Ready to make a difference?