Female Support Worker

SeeAbility; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Female Complex Needs Support Worker in Basingstoke, dedicated to assisting individuals with learning disabilities and complex health care needs. You'll help enhance their lives through daily care, build meaningful relationships, and support independence in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Opportunities for career progression

Recognition and rewards for hard work

Work-life balance with flexible options

Financial benefits including bonuses and discounts

Wellbeing support including employee assistance programs

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities, autism, and/or visual impairment is advantageous.
• Must have a valid full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
• Building relationships and understanding individual needs.
• Supporting social activities and encouraging independence.

Skills

Learning Disabilities

Complex Health Care Needs

Positive Behaviour Support

Compassion

Resilience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Complex Needs Support Worker - Driver

Location:	Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary:	£12.60 per hour (£24,570 per annum) plus benefits.
Hours:	37.5 hours per week, from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm, Monday to Sunday (on a shift rota basis).
Contract:	Full-time, Permanent.
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK driving license is essential for this role.
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Support Workers to play a vital role in the successful operation of our newly acquired supported living home. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a growing and dynamic organization committed to providing outstanding care.

Essential Criteria

You will demonstrate exposure to the following areas of expertise:

• Learning Disabilities
• Complex Health Care Needs
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Compassion and Resilience

About You

Are you someone who genuinely 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.

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.

Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities, autism, and/or visual impairment is advantageous. Flexibility to respond to the needs of the home(s) is also required.

Support Worker role profile

Who you will be Supporting?

Launching in August 2025, Mulberry Lodge is a fantastic 6-bed supported living home that caters to adults with complex care needs and learning disabilities, including those with challenging behaviours. Some residents rely on PEG feeding and others benefit from Vagus Nerve Stimulation for epilepsy, so managing intricate health care requirements is essential.

Residents are encouraged to engage with the community—shopping, crafts, music, sports—living life to the fullest.

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Why work for us?

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

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression and professional qualifications
• Recognition and rewards for your hard work
• Work-life balance with flexible options and generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits including bonuses, discounts, pension schemes, and more
• Wellbeing support including employee assistance programs
• Referral bonuses

SeeAbility, founded in 1799, is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including sight loss. We are committed to safe, fair recruitment and diversity, offering reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.