Bank Female Support Worker

SeeAbility; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A historic charity in Hedge End is looking for a compassionate Bank Female Support Worker to assist individuals with autism. The role focuses on empowering clients to lead independent lives through personalized support. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers part-time hours with various financial and professional benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Financial benefits including salary access, discounts, and pension schemes

Referral bonuses of £600 for successful placements

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and learning disabilities essential.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Compassion and patience necessary for supporting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily tasks.
• Support individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Facilitate social engagement in events and hobbies.
• Treat individuals with respect and dignity.

Skills

Autism and Learning Disabilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Bank Female Support Worker

Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, SeeAbility is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.

Location:	Hedge End, Southampton
Salary:	£12.47 per hour plus benefits
Hours:	0 hrs, shifts are between 7AM and 10PM, Monday to Sunday, on a shift rota basis.
Contract:	Part-time, Bank
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK manual driving license is preferable but not essential
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.

Who you will be supporting!

At Stewards Bungalow, we support an extraordinary lady with autism who is non-verbal but communicates fluently using British Sign Language (BSL). Her ability to express herself through BSL is inspiring, and we seek someone who can match her energy and precision, letter by letter.

This role is more than just a job. As a Support Worker, you will be a vital part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding, person-centred care. You’ll help her live life independently, confidently, and joyfully.

If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, Stewards Bungalow offers a rewarding environment to contribute your skills and dedication!

About You

We are looking for compassionate and patient support workers to join our expanding team in Hedge End, committed to embracing differences, promoting inclusivity, and respecting everyone.

Ready to make a real difference? We look forward to hearing from you!

Essential Criteria

To be considered, you should demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Visual Impairment
• Physical Disabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for a genuine occupational requirement.

What will you be doing?

As a Bank Support Worker, you will empower individuals to achieve their potential and live fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities include:

• Daily Care & Support: Assisting with personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Building Relationships: Understanding and supporting her needs to help her live autonomously.
• Empowering Independence: Supporting personal goals and encouraging exploration.
• Social Engagement: Facilitating participation in holidays, social events, and hobbies.
• Respect & Dignity: Treating individuals and families with respect, dignity, and equality.

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Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being. We offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development.
• Career progression opportunities with professional qualifications.
• Recognition and rewards for your dedication.
• Work-life balance with holiday entitlement and flexible options.
• Financial benefits including access to wages before payday, discounts, pension schemes, and more.
• Wellbeing support through employee assistance programs and other resources.
• Referral bonuses of £600 for successful support worker placements.

About us

SeeAbility, founded in 1799, is a historic UK charity supporting people with disabilities, including learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss. We provide person-centred support, specialist eye-care, and employment opportunities, enabling people to lead ambitious lives.

Safer Recruitment

We conduct thorough background checks, including DBS, identity verification, health declarations, and references, to ensure safe recruitment.

Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, offering reasonable adjustments during recruitment to ensure fairness.