Casual Support Worker

SeeAbility; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker in Southmoor, Abingdon, where you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This full-time role involves providing essential care, building relationships, and empowering independence while ensuring dignity and respect. If you have a caring nature and a valid UK driving license, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Exposure to autism and learning disabilities.
• Valid full UK manual driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care and support including personal care and medication.
• Building relationships with individuals and supporting their independence.
• Engaging in social activities and ensuring respect and dignity.

Skills

Autism

Learning Disabilities

Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Location:	Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary:	£12.21 per hour plus benefits
Hours:	7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Contract:	Full-time, Permanent
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK manual driving license is essential
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to the following areas of expertise:

• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Full UK manual clean Drivers License

About You

Are you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others' lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for individuals to join our colleague team who can stay calm under pressure, who are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach, and handle behaviours that others might find challenging. If you have a manual UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative vehicles, you're exactly who we're looking for.

What will you be doing?

As a Support Worker, you'll be more than just their support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing:

• Daily Care & Support: Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
• Building Relationships: Getting to know the people you support, understanding their needs, and helping them live life on their own terms.
• Empowering Independence: Assisting with personal goals, from daily activities to long-term aspirations, and encouraging creative exploration.
• Social Engagement: Supporting activities like holidays, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone can enjoy what they love doing.
• Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.

Who you will be Supporting?

Jane* has her own mobility car and loves going out for long drives. She enjoys listening to music, sitting on her bean bag with sensory lights on, and reading fairy tale books!

Jack* is one of the most loving and caring people we support. He loves train adventures, watching airplanes at the airport, and has a large collection of fans he carries around. He has a great sense of humor and enjoys affectionate gestures like head massages and scratches, especially sensory interactions.

Joseph* loves outdoor activities like gardening, picnics, and long walks with coffee. He enjoys riding buses for hours and is the life of the party!

Josh* enjoys watching old game shows and playing them with his support team. His favorite is Strictly Come Dancing. He likes to go to the local shop to buy sausage rolls and always wins races back!

Joan* is the 'Miss Independent' of the house. She loves working on the farm with animals, collecting eggs, attending dog shows, visiting eco-friendly shops, and spending time with her family.

*Please note, the real names have been changed to protect individuals' confidentiality.