Support Worker- Full training provided

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Sense Full time

Looking for a new challenge?

It is an exciting time at Sense as we are now recruiting Support Workers to join our friendly, caring, welcoming, well-established teams at our Kingstanding residential service.

Roles are permanent, working full time for 37.5 hours per week.

Our home consists of 5 bedrooms and the individuals we support have a range of complex needs, including sensory loses/impairments, learning disabilities and/or mobility impairments. At Sense you can be assured of a robust induction as well as on going support in your role.

As a Support Worker, you will support the people with a range of activities and wellbeing events. Some of the activities they take part in are attending our resource centre TouchBase Pears, adapted cycling, swimming, bowling, ice skating, rock climbing, sailing and wheelie boat sessions, meals out, pub visits, weekly rambles visiting local parks and also visit places of natural beauty. The staff team arrange day trips and also support on holidays in the UK and abroad.

A full manual UK license is required as we have manual company vehicles used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips. The shifts vary throughout the week and the shift pattern at this service are as follows: 7am-2.30pm, 2pm-9.30pm and sleep-in shift is from 9:15pm-7:15am.

Does this sound right for you? If so please get in touch, we are waiting for the right person to join out team.

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 same

Here 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 Kingstanding 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.

Why work for Sense?

Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.

Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.

Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn't for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays 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. Headspace app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application .

Ready to make a difference?


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