Female Support Worker

SeeAbility; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused support organization in Henbury is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist adults with disabilities. You will engage in personal care, build supportive relationships, and promote independence through creative activities. This full-time role offers a salary of £12.30 per hour, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Career progression opportunities

Work-life balance with flexible options

Generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits including wage advances, discounts

Wellbeing support through employee assistance

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in at least two areas: Autism, Complex Care, Physical Disabilities, Supported Living.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Build relationships with individuals to support their needs.
• Encourage independence and creativity.
• Support social activities and hobbies.
• Ensure respectful and dignified treatment.

Skills

Experience with Autism and Learning Disabilities

Experience with Complex Care

Experience with Physical Disabilities

Supported Living Experience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker!

Location:	Henbury, Bristol
Salary:	£12.30 per hour (£23,985 per annum) plus benefits.
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. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.

Join a Creative, Active & Community-Focused Team in Henbury!

At South Gloucestershire Support Service in Henbury, we support adults with disabilities, including visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities.

Our home is full of energy, creativity, and connection. The people we support enjoy activities like dancing, social outings, shopping, and spending time with family.

Passionate about the arts? We love arts too! From theatre trips and craft sessions to music concerts and choir performances, there's always something exciting.

We’re looking for a Support Worker who’s enthusiastic, community-minded, and ready to get involved. If you enjoy being active, creative, and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Essential Criteria

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

• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Complex Care
• Physical Disabilities
• Supported Living Experience

About You

Do you enjoy making a difference? Are you calm, caring, and resilient? If so, we want to hear from you! We seek individuals who can stay calm under pressure, are enthusiastic, proactive, and can handle challenging behaviors.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Daily Care & Support: Assisting with personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Building Relationships: Getting to know the individuals, understanding their needs, and supporting their independence.
• Empowering Independence: Supporting personal goals and encouraging creativity.
• Social Engagement: Supporting activities and hobbies that they love.
• Respect & Dignity: Ensuring respectful, dignified, and equal treatment for all individuals and their families.

For more details, see the Support Worker role profile and about South Gloucestershire Support Service.

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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 flexible options and generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits including wage advances, discounts, pension schemes
• Wellbeing support through employee assistance programs
• Referral bonuses

SeeAbility, celebrating over 225 years, supports people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss, helping them live ambitious lives.

We are committed to safe, fair, and inclusive recruitment practices, including background checks and reasonable adjustments for candidates.