Support Worker- Full Time (Driver essential)

Support Worker- Full Time (Driver essential) Birmingham, England

Sense
Full Time Birmingham, England 20961 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Looking for a new challenge?
It is an exciting time at Sense as we are now recruiting Support Workers to join our friendly well-established teams in our Kingstanding residential services.
Roles are permanent, working full time for 37.5 hours per week. We are offering Support Workers in Kingstanding £20,961 per annum.
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.
Care is provided around the clock. We take particular pride in the range of activities and wellbeing events we provide for the people we support. Some of the activities 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.
We have 2 services at this location B44 in Birmingham and you will discuss at your interview which service would be the best one for you to join us in.
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 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.
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert. 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
24 days of annual leave.
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.
Headspace App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application. Ready to make a difference?
To apply
Managers 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 [email protected]
Sense 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/
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Support Worker- Full Time (Driver essential)
Sense

www.sense.org.uk
London, United Kingdom
Gillian Morbey
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1955
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