Casual Support Worker

SeeAbility; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. As a Female Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting individuals with personal care, fostering independence, and building meaningful relationships. This position offers flexible hours and comprehensive training, ensuring you have the support needed to thrive. With a rich history of over 225 years, this charity values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact in the community. If you are caring, resilient, and passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Career progression opportunities

Recognition and rewards

Flexible hours

Financial benefits including discounts

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in support work with individuals facing challenges.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meals, and medication.
• Support individual needs and empower independence.
• Facilitate social engagement and activities.

Skills

Experience with Acquired Brain Injury

Experience with Stroke and Physical Disabilities

Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker at a Bank

Location:	Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary:	£12.67 per hour
Hours:	7.00am – 2:30pm, 2.30pm – 10.00pm, 10pm – 7:00am
Contract:	Zero Hours, Bank
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas.

Essential Criteria

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

• Acquired Brain Injury
• Stroke and other Physical Disabilities
• Positive Behaviour Support

About You

Are you someone who enjoys making a difference? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature? If so, we want to hear from you!

We seek individuals who can stay calm under pressure, are enthusiastic, proactive, and capable of managing challenging behaviours. Experience in support work with the above criteria is preferred.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Female Support Worker, you will be a vital part of someone’s journey towards independence. Your responsibilities include:

• Daily Care & Support: Assisting with personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Building Relationships: Understanding and supporting individual needs.
• Empowering Independence: Supporting personal goals and encouraging exploration.
• Social Engagement: Facilitating participation in social activities, hobbies, and events.
• Respect & Dignity: Ensuring respectful and dignified treatment of individuals and their families.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

The team supports up to five individuals with various health conditions, including acquired brain injury, stroke, and physical disabilities. Support involves personal care, cooking, cleaning, and enabling them to live as independently as possible. Some individuals may display behaviours of concern; training and a supportive team environment will help you provide confident, effective support.

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Why Work for Us?

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Recognition and rewards for your hard work
• Flexible hours and work-life balance
• Financial benefits including discounts and cashback
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programs
• Referral bonus of £600 for successful support worker placements

About Us

SeeAbility, established in 1799 and celebrating over 225 years, is a leading UK disability charity. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss through various services, including supported living, residential care, eye-care, and employment support. We are committed to safe, fair recruitment and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially those with disabilities.