Female Support Worker

THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training

Supportive team

Stream pay access

Job summary

The Royal School for the Blind in Ferndown, Dorset, is recruiting a Female Support Worker to help an individual live a fuller, more independent life. This hands-on role supports daily routines, personal care and community activities with empathy and patience.

You will work 28 hours per week, on site, with a UK manual driving licence and the right to live and work in the UK. We offer training, a supportive team and flexible pay options through Stream.

Qualifications

• Good spoken and written English.
• A full UK manual driving licence is required.
• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Experience supporting people with challenging behaviour is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines from morning to bedtime.
• Plan and participate in person-centred activities and outings.
• Build trusted relationships to support confidence and wellbeing.
• Keep clear and accurate records.
• Work closely with colleagues and professionals.

Skills

English language

Driving licence

Empathy & resilience

Patience & communication

Job description

Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Salary: £19,059.04 per year (£13.09 per hour) plus benefits.

Hours: 28 hours per week

Driving Licence: A full UK manual licence is required

Visa SponsorshipNot Available

Applicants must already be authorised to work in theUnited Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation.

Make a Real Difference

We are excited to welcome an experienced Support Worker tojoin our supported living home in Ferndown. If you’re someone who leads withempathy, champions quality of life, and believes in supporting people to livethe lives they choose, while building genuine, trusted relationships, thiscould be the role for you.

What’s in It for You?

• Guaranteedhours– stability you can rely on
• Paidtraining and career development– grow your skills with us
• Asupportive and friendly team– you’ll never be on your own
• Stream(formerly Wagestream)– access your pay when you need it

Is This You?

Do you stay calm when things take time?
Can you explain information clearly and more than once if needed?
Do you value routine, structure and helping others feel safe and confident?

This is a physical, hands‑on role for someone who is experienced in supporting people that may demonstrate challenging behaviour, and tosucceed you’ll have:

• Good spoken and written English
• A full UK manual driving licence
• The right to live and work in the UK
• A practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support peoplethroughout the day
• A caring, positive and resilient mindset

If you genuinely care about people, we can teach you therest.

How Will You Make a Difference

As a Support Worker, you’ll help people livefuller,more independent livesby:

• Supportingdaily routines from morning to bedtime
• Planningand enjoying person‑centred activities — walks, swimming, shopping andtrips out
• Buildingtrusted, respectful relationships that support confidence and wellbeing
• Keepingclear and accurate records
• Workingclosely with colleagues and professionals

This is a role where building strong relationships is justas important as providing practical support. Please see below links about the role of a Support Worker.

www.seeability.org/supportworker2

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About the Home

At Arnold Road, Dorset we support a lovely lady who hastransitioned from a long stay acute setting to her own home, supported bySeeability. She has moderate learning disabilities but manages her personalcare with minimal prompting. The days are filled with visits to the farm to feed the animals, attending local village events such as crafts and singing. Being a confident swimmer is essential as the lady attends weekly swimming.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for more than just a job, a place whereyou can grow, thrive and truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.