Female Support Worker

SeeAbility; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Female Support Worker based in Ashtead, supporting adults with disabilities. The role involves personal care, building relationships, and empowering independence, with flexible hours, training opportunities, and excellent benefits like a £600 referral bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible working hours

Financial benefits and discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience with physical disabilities, autism, learning disabilities, or epilepsy.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Building relationships to understand and support individual needs.
• Empowering independence through support of personal goals.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Calm and caring nature

Enthusiasm

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker

Location:	Ashtead, Surrey
Salary:	£12.30 per hour (£23,985 pro-rata) plus benefits. Additional £50 per sleep-in shift.
Hours:	37.5 hours per week, shifts vary between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (on a shift rota basis).
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. We are unable to offer skilled worker visas.

Essential Criteria

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

• Physical disabilities and sight loss
• Autism and learning disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Previous experience in a similar role

Note: We are only considering female applicants at this time due to the requirements of the home.

About You

If you enjoy making a difference, have a calm, caring, and resilient nature, and love engaging in activities, we want to hear from you! Ideal candidates are proactive, enthusiastic, and comfortable driving UK vehicles.

What You Will Do

• 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: Supporting participation in outings and community activities.
• Respect & Dignity: Ensuring respectful and dignified treatment for all individuals and families.

Who You Will Support

At Hartsbrook House, we support adults with disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and sight loss, among others. Our individuals enjoy active lifestyles, outings, and community involvement.

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Why Work for Us?

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression and professional qualifications
• Recognition and rewards for your hard work
• Flexible working and generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits including discounts and pension schemes
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programs
• Referral bonus of £600 for Support Workers and Senior Support Workers

About Us

SeeAbility, founded in 1799, is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss through various services including supported living, residential care, eye-care, and employment support.

Safer Recruitment

We conduct thorough background checks, including DBS, identity verification, and references, to ensure the safety of those we support. Employment is contingent upon passing these checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to foster an innovative and inclusive workforce.