Specialist Support Workers
- Recruiter
- Sense
- Location
- North Birmingham & West Bromwich
- Salary
- £15,756 per annum (pro rata) - £8.08 per hour
- Posted
- 16 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 05 Aug 2018
- Ref
- 151448_S_42723
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Flexible Hours, Full Time, Part Time
We have a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Support Worker in our services throughout the North of Birmingham and West Bromwich. We're able to offer a wide range of full & part time roles, with both day and night shift patterns available, working up to 37.5 hours per week. Let us know what works for you!
Specialist Support Workers
Ref: 42723
Hours: Full time, part time and casual opportunities
Location: North Birmingham and West Bromwich
Contract type: Permanent, Casual
Salary: £15,756 per annum (pro rata) - £8.08 per hour
About the role
We are looking to recruit people to be based in one of the following areas:
- Kingstanding
- Handsworth
- Edgbaston
- West Bromwich
As a Specialist Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your patient support and encouragement will assist individuals to run their own lives as much as possible – helping with personal care, supporting someone to rustle up some breakfast, do the weekly shop or visit a local café.
We also have casual (bank) opportunities in this area attracting an hourly rate of £7.83.
You can find out more about working at Sense as a Support Worker, and see why our current team love their roles by visiting our website.
About you
Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.
A full UK driving licence is desirable for some roles.
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.
About us
Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with complex communication needs to be understood, connected and valued.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working as a Support Worker 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.
Closing date: Sunday 5 August 2018
Interview date: 23rd July and 10th August 2018
To start: To be discussed at interview
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to the Sense website where you can download the information pack and complete the application form.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.
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.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.
No agencies please.