Support Worker - Permanent - Part TimeID: 282851Job Specialism: Operations - MidlandsLocation: King\\\'s HeathSalary: £12.50 per hourClosing Date: Monday, 4th August 2025Looking for a new challenge?Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.A full manual UK license is desirable as we have manual company vehicles used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips. You will join our fantastic team here in Kings Heath at our 4-bedroom, detached home in a residential area. As a Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals who are deaf, blind or have dual sensory impairments. The individuals we support have active lifestyles and you will be supporting them with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. Some of the activities that you may support the individuals with include; adapted cycling, ice-skating, swimming and massage sessions. The shift timings at this service are as follows: early shift is from 7am-2.30pm and the late shift is 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 sameHere 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 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 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 Employer.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.Ready to make a difference?To applyManagers 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: 58 Featherstone Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham,, King\\\'s Heath, West Midlands, B14 6BE, United Kingdom