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)
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