Female Support Worker

SeeAbility; Seaford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training

Team support

Earned wage access

More benefits

Job summary

SeeAbility is recruiting a Female Support Worker in Seaford to provide personalised daily care and support for adults with disabilities. The role requires a caring, patient approach and a valid UK driving licence to support activities within the local community.

You will plan person-centred activities, maintain detailed notes, and contribute to tailored support plans, with sleep-ins paid at £50 per night and guaranteed hours across full-time and part-time options.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to work alternate weekends.
• The ability to complete at least one Sleep-in per week (paid at £50 per night).

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines - from morning 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.
• Driving a pool / personal car for daily activities.

Skills

English communication

Care experience

Manual UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Weekend availability

Sleep-in availability

Job description

Role Description

Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Seaford, East Sussex

Salary: £13.09 per hour (£25,525.50 per annum, pro-rated) plus benefits. Sleep-ins are required and paid at £50 per night.

Hours: Full-time and Part-time, guaranteed hours- stability you can count on

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence is essential

Visa Sponsorships: Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation.

What’s In It For You?

• Guaranteed hours - because your time is valuable
• Paid training & career development - grow with us
• Supportive team vibes - we’ve got your back
• Stream (formally Wagestream) - access your earnings instantly, stay in control
• More fantastic benefits here - www.seeability.org/appreciation

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
• The ability to work alternate weekends
• The ability to complete at least one Sleep-in per week (paid at £50 per night)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting daily routines - from morning 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
• Driving a pool / personal car for daily activities

Join the Team at Barclay House

Barclay House is a lively, purpose-built home supporting adults with disabilities, especially those with sight loss. From cooking and crafts to community events, every day is about celebrating individuality.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience with at least two: visual impairments, autism, learning disabilities
• A full UK manual driving licence
• A calm, caring, and resilient approach

If you’re passionate about person-centred care and thrive in a team that values inclusion, empathy, and creativity - this is the role for you.

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:

• 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: 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.
• Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Worker only)

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799! We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are pleased to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. 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.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.