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Royal School For Deaf Children

Relief support worker

King's HeathFull-timeClosing 25th September 2026
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About the role

Relief support worker

Overview

  • ID

    323994

  • Salary

    £13.00

  • Type

    Relief

  • Location

    King's Heath

  • Hours

    0

  • Closing Date

    25/09/2026

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Looking for a new challenge that is life changing?

We are looking for passionate and motivated Relief support workers to join a fantastic team at our residential service in King's Heath.

This is a casual role with flexible shift patterns every week with early shifts ( 7.00am till 2.30pm) and late shifts (2.00pm - 9.30pm), paying £13/hr.
The service is a 4-bedroom, detached home in a residential area and the 3 individuals who live here are deaf, blind, have dual sensory impairments or severe complex needs with elements of challenging needs.

You do not require prior experience as full training will be provided when you start this role. However, prior experience of working with challenging behaviour is desirable.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Positive, with a can-do attitude
  • Caring, patient, and empathetic
  • Flexible and comfortable working across a varied shift pattern
  • Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

  • Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Finances and medication
  • Going into the community for activities, shopping, and social events

Benefits

  • 24 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.
  • Wisdom app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
  • Enhanced sick pay.
  • Free DBS check if your role needs one.
  • A £350 refer-a-friend scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
  • Ongoing development opportunities.

About Sense 

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

To apply

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

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/ 

Closing Date

25/09/2026