Support Worker- Various contracts available - VariousID: 293201Job Specialism: Operations - MidlandsLocation: EdgbastonSalary: £24,375 per annumClosing Date: Monday, 17th November 2025Looking for a new challenge?Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.There are 2 contract types available for this Support Worker role; Permanent and 10 months fixed-term until end of September 2026. You will be working 37.5 hours per week and you will receive £22,913 per annum FTE.You will join a fantastic team in a residential service based in Edgbaston which houses 7 individuals with sensory, complex needs and learning disabilities. The individuals we support lead a happy, varied and fulfilled lifestyles that reflect their individuality and preferences. As a Support Worker, you will be supporting the people we support live a varied and active life and like to be out and about, busy getting on with things. Some of the activities you could be supporting the individuals with include bike riding, trampolining, swimming, theme parks, day trips to places on interest and playing computer games.A full manual UK driving licence and willingness to drive is required as we do to take the people we support to do activities outside of the home.Does this sound right for you?Benefits24 days 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.Enhanced sick pay.Free DBS check if your role needs one.Ongoing development opportunitiesWisdom App- free for all employees to mindfulness applicationAbout SenseFor everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are 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.To applyPlease use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.ukSense 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/ Precise Location: 428-430 Gillott Road, Edgbaston, Edgbaston, West Midlands, B16 9PL, United Kingdom