Bank Support Worker

SeeAbility; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization committed to supporting individuals with learning disabilities as a Female Support Worker in Ferndown. You will assist with daily care and personal tasks, foster independence, and ensure dignified treatment while working in a supportive environment. This part-time role offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Career progression opportunities

Work-life balance

Financial benefits

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience with moderate learning disabilities and epilepsy.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours (physical and verbal).
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Help individuals live independently and achieve personal goals.
• Facilitate social engagement and participation in activities.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

Join Our Team - Female Support Worker - Driver's Only

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Salary: £12.21 per hour plus benefits

Hours: 14-hour shifts from 7.30am to 9.30pm, available Monday to Sunday on a shift rota

Contract: Part-time, Permanent

Driving Requirement: A valid full UK driving license is essential

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer skilled worker visas.

Essential Criteria

You should demonstrate experience with:

• Moderate Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy, and Mental Health (Trauma)
• Behaviours that Challenge (Physical, Verbal, and Self-Harm)
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Compassion and Resilience
• Holding a UK Driving Licence

About You

If you enjoy making a difference, have a calm, caring, and resilient nature, and thrive in challenging situations, we want to hear from you!

What Will You Be Doing?

• Daily Care & Support: Assisting with personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Building Relationships: Getting to know the individuals you support and helping them live independently.
• Empowering Independence: Supporting personal goals and encouraging exploration.
• Social Engagement: Facilitating participation in activities, social events, and hobbies.
• Respect & Dignity: Ensuring respectful, dignified, and equal treatment for all.

Supporting Details

This role involves supporting a person with a moderate learning disability and epilepsy. Knowledge of these conditions is beneficial. The individual can be challenging at times, verbally and physically, so confidence, calmness, and compassion are essential. If you're resilient, dependable, and enjoy helping others, we'd love to meet you!

Why Work for Us?

We offer comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, recognition and rewards, work-life balance, financial benefits, wellbeing support, and a supportive work environment. SeeAbility has a rich history of supporting people with disabilities since 1799 and is committed to safe, fair, and diverse recruitment practices.