Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support organization in Seaford is looking for a Female Support Worker to assist individuals with disabilities. The role involves daily care, relationship building, and supporting independence. A full UK manual driving licence is essential. Join a dedicated team that empowers individuals to thrive in their community. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Career progression opportunities

Recognition and rewards

Work-life balance with flexible options

Financial benefits

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus of £600

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Calm, caring, and proactive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care: personal care, meals, and medication.
• Build relationships and support individual needs.
• Encourage independence and help achieve personal goals.
• Support social engagement and participate in activities.
• Uphold respect and dignity in all interactions.

Skills

Experience with Visual Impairments

Experience with Autism

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker - Driver's Only

Location:	Seaford, East Sussex
Salary:	£12.60 per hour (£24,570 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). Sleep-ins are compulsory in this role.
Contract:	Full-time, Permanent.
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK manual driving license is essential for this role.
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer skilled worker visas.

Who you will be Supporting?

Nestled in Seaford, East Sussex, Applewood is a vibrant hub supporting five adults with various disabilities, set against the backdrop of local shops, cafés, and accessible to Eastbourne, Lewes, and Brighton.

The team is dedicated to empowering individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and visual impairments to live fulfilling lives. The environment can be challenging, but with positivity, compassion, and resilience, the rewards are immense—witnessing milestones achieved through your support.

Essential Criteria

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

• Visual Impairments
• Autism
• Learning Disabilities
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

About You

If you enjoy making a difference, are calm, caring, resilient, and proactive, we want to hear from you! Comfort with driving and handling challenging behaviors is essential.

What will you be doing?

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Assist with daily care: personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Build relationships: understand individual needs and support independence.
• Encourage independence: help achieve personal goals and explore new activities.
• Support social engagement: participate in holidays, social events, and hobbies.
• Uphold respect and dignity: treat individuals and families with respect and equality.

For more details, visit the links below:

Read more about Applewood

Support Worker role profile

Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being, offering:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Recognition and rewards
• Work-life balance with flexible options and generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits including discounts, pension schemes
• Wellbeing support through employee assistance programs
• Referral bonus of £600 for successful referrals to Support Worker or Senior Support Worker roles

About us

SeeAbility, celebrating 225 years, supports people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss. We provide person-centered support across supported living, residential care, specialist eye-care, and employment services.

Safer Recruitment & Diversity

We conduct background checks, verify identity and right to work, and ensure suitability for the role. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and offering reasonable adjustments during recruitment.