Female Support Worker

SeeAbility; Bicester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Female Support Worker in Bicester, making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You'll assist in daily care, empower independence, and support social engagement. We're seeking enthusiastic individuals who thrive under pressure and are committed to providing compassionate support.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Career progression opportunities

Financial benefits including bonuses and discounts

Wellbeing support and employee assistance programs

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviours that challenge.
• Experience with autism and learning disabilities.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meal prep, and daily tasks.
• Build relationships and support independence.
• Ensure respect and dignity for individuals supported.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Enthusiastic

Proactive

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker

Location:	Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary:	£13.00 per hour (£25,350 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours
Hours:	7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm (Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis. Please note, shifts may vary due to the needs of the people supported)
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 will demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Behaviours that challenge
• Autism and learning 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 are looking for individuals who can stay calm under pressure, are enthusiastic, proactive, and comfortable handling challenging behaviours. A manual UK driving license and comfort with driving alternative vehicles are also required.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Female Support Worker, you will:

• Assist with daily care and support: personal care, meal prep, medication, and daily tasks.
• Build relationships: understand the needs of those you support and help them live independently.
• Empower independence: support personal goals and encourage exploration.
• Support social engagement: participate in activities, outings, and hobbies.
• Ensure respect and dignity: treat individuals and families with respect and equality.

Who You Will Be Supporting

Support individuals with diverse interests, including activities like painting, feeding animals, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and exploring new places. Please note, real names are changed to protect confidentiality.

*Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individual’s identity confidentiality.*

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Why Work for Us?

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

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Recognition and rewards
• Work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits including bonuses and discounts
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programs
• Referral bonuses

About Us

SeeAbility, established in 1799, supports people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss. We provide person-centered support, specialist eye-care, and employment assistance, aiming to help individuals live ambitious lives.

Safer Recruitment & Diversity

We adhere to safe recruitment practices, including background checks and references. We actively seek applications from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities, to foster an inclusive environment.