At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with complex needs through engaging activities and compassionate care.
- Company: Focus Birmingham, dedicated to empowering people with care and support needs.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension contributions, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in care, strong communication skills, and a passion for person-centred support.
The predicted salary is between 22561 - 22561 £ per year.
At Focus Birmingham, we work every day to make lives better by creating opportunities for people with care and support needs. We support individuals to feel empowered, included, and able to live life to the full.
We are looking for Personalisation Support Workers who are passionate about person-centred care and active support. In this role, you’ll help individuals with complex needs unlock their potential through meaningful activities, positive relationships, and high-quality support. As a Personalisation Support Worker, you’ll play a central role in delivering personalised, engaging, and inclusive support. You’ll help design and lead activities that reflect each individual’s interests, abilities, and goals, supporting wellbeing, independence, and choice every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver accessible, person-centred activities
- Support individuals to take part in meaningful experiences and develop life skills
- Lead activities within the Hub and wider service, role modelling active support
- Adapt activities using assistive technology and total communication methods (e.g. Makaton, PECS)
- Encourage community access and maximise independence
- Support colleagues, volunteers, and agency staff to ensure inclusive participation
High-Quality Person-Centred Support
- Provide compassionate care that promotes dignity, choice, and wellbeing
- Support individuals to communicate preferences, make decisions, and self-advocate
- Deliver personal care and health support in line with individual care plans
- Encourage participation in daily life within the Day Service
- Use safe manual handling techniques and support mobility needs
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with policy
Quality, Recording & Teamwork
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date person-centred support plans
- Record care and support using organisational systems
- Lead by example in care practice and documentation
- Work collaboratively with Senior Support Workers, Hub Leaders, families, and professionals
- Contribute to training, supervision, and continuous professional development
- Act as a positive ambassador for Focus Birmingham
About You
- Experience supporting people with complex needs in a care setting
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and active support
- Kind, caring, and empathetic approach
- Passionate about helping people achieve their potential
- Experience leading or supporting activities
- Knowledge of total communication approaches (Makaton, PECS)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Physically able to support wheelchair users and undertake manual handling
- Confident using IT for care records and eLearning
- Good standard of English for accurate record keeping
Desirable
- Experience with risk assessments
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Focus Birmingham is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the unique strengths and experiences people bring and are proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is respected and supported to thrive.
What we offer:
- Up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and concessionary days
- Christmas shut down: 24th December 2026 - 4th January 2027
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 24/7 Virtual GP Service
- Online Physiotherapy
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aider Support
- Wellbeing App
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced Family Leave Pay
- Learning & development opportunities
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- 4x Life Assurance
Activities Support Worker in Birmingham employer: Focus Birmingham
Focus Birmingham is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. As a leading local disability charity, we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our staff and volunteers to thrive. With flexible working options, generous leave policies, and a commitment to employee development, joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organisation where you can truly make a difference.
