Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization is looking for a Support Worker in Ferndown, Dorset. You will support individuals with learning disabilities and autism in their daily routines, contributing to their wellbeing and personal growth. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary of £12.30 per hour, extensive training, and benefits including career progression opportunities and well-being support.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

Wagestream - access to earnings instantly

Up to 36 days of holiday

Comprehensive training program

£500 monthly bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written).
• Previous experience in a care/support setting.
• A valid manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines - from morning support to bedtime.
• Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing.
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Experience in a care/support setting

Valid manual UK driving licence

Job description

Role Description: Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Hours: 37.5 hours contract, full time

Salary: £12.30 per hour (£23,985 per year) plus benefits

Visa Sponsorships: Not available

What's In It For You?

• Paid training & career development- grow with us
• Supportive team vibes- we've got your back
• Wagestream- access your earnings instantly, stay in control

What You'll Need

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
• Previous experience in a care/support setting
• A valid manual UK driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting daily routines - from morning support to bedtime
• Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing
• Contributing to tailored support plans
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
• Keeping accurate support notes - every detail matters

Who You'll Be Supporting

We support a lovely lady who recently transitioned from a long-stay acute setting to her own home, supported by SeeAbility. She has moderate learning disabilities but manages her personal care with minimal prompting.

You'll be making a real impact with people who have: Autism, Learning disabilities, Behaviours that challenge

Our Benefits

Why work for us? At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:

• Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
• Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won't go unnoticed.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues, Access to the Wagestream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rates and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing, plus discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding, and protecting those who we support. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition.

We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.