Female Support Worker- 1:1 support - Permanent - Part TimeID: 302291Job Specialism: Operations - MidlandsLocation: Selly ParkSalary: £12.50 per hourClosing Date: Monday, 2nd March 2026Looking for a new challenge?We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our fantastic team as a Support Worker at our 6-bedded Supported Living service in Selly Park, Birmingham. This is a permanent role, working 12 hours per week Monday-Wednesday. A full manual UK license is essential as we have manual company vehicle which will be used for this role. As a 1:1 Support Worker, you will support an adult who has complex needs with personal care, preparing breakfast & lunch and driving them to the Day Service in Smethwick. You do not require prior experience as full training will be provided when you start this role. However, knowledge or qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) and working with challenging behaviour is desirable.About Sense We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is 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.Benefits24 days of 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.A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.Wisdom App- free for all employees to mindfulness applicationReady 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 415 6735 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: Oakfield Road Supported Living, 12 Oakfield Road, Selly Park, Selly Park, West Midlands, B29 7NJ, United Kingdom