Support worker

Overview

• ID

  314438

• Salary

  £13.00 per hour

• Type

  Various

• Location

  Birmingham

• Hours

  Various, up to 37.5 hours

• Closing Date

  22/06/2026

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We are looking for Support Workers to join our team at our residential service on Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham. We have numerous positions available on a permanent basis, working up to 37.5 hours per week and paying £13.00 per hour; so whether you're looking for full-time hours or something slightly reduced, we'd love to hear from you.

Our home supports five adults with a range of complex needs including sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and mobility needs. You'll support them with daily living, personal care, and a varied programme of activities - from adapted cycling, swimming, and rock climbing to bowling, ice skating, meals out, and weekly walks in local parks and places of natural beauty. The team also supports individuals at our TouchBase Pears resource centre, on day trips, and on holidays both in the UK and abroad.

Shifts run 7am–2.30pm and 2pm–9.30pm across the week. 

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.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.

About Sense 

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working 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.

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.

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

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/ 

Closing Date

22/06/2026