Support Worker- Part time (Driver essential), Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Client: Sense
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 016ac803dd46
Posted: 15.07.2025
Expiry Date: 29.08.2025
Job Description:
Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?
We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team at our Supported Living service in King's Heath, Birmingham. No previous experience needed as full training will be provided.
This role involves supporting a young adult in an active lifestyle, developing daily living skills, and encouraging participation in activities that promote health and well-being.
You will support activities the individual enjoys, such as gaming, football, biking, and volunteering. The individual may exhibit some challenging behavior but is a great communicator eager to learn new expressive methods, including British Sign Language (BSL) and picture communication.
A full UK manual driver's license is required as you will use our company car for activities and appointments.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
* Positive, with a can-do attitude.
* Caring and empathetic.
* Passionate about improving others' lives.
* Willing to attend training as needed.
Your duties can include:
* Supporting individuals/groups within the home, centre, and community.
* Providing high-quality, responsive services to people with sensory impairments, physical, and/or learning disabilities using Sense services.
* Delivering services that meet or exceed organizational standards.
Benefits include:
* 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
* Opportunities to learn British Sign Language (BSL).
* Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
* Free life assurance policy.
* 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 where applicable.
* £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
* Free access to Headspace mindfulness app.
About Sense:
Sense supports individuals with complex disabilities and deafblindness, helping them communicate and experience the world. We believe everyone deserves inclusion and the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Working at Sense offers rewarding experiences, skill development, and a supportive environment.
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