Relief support worker – Relief – Birmingham
ID: 325554Job Specialism: Operations – ReliefLocation: BirminghamSalary: 13.00Closing Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2026
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 service at Gillot Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham.This is a casual role with flexible shift patterns every weekpaying 13/hr.
You will join a fantastic team in a residential service based in Edgbaston which houses 7 individuals with sensory and learning disabilities. The individuals we support lead a happy, varied and fulfilled lifestyles that reflect their individuality and preferences.
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
Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That’s why we’re committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there’s always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we’re working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
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 hereOur commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
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 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.
Precise Location: 428-430 Gillott Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9PL, United Kingdom…