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A charitable organization in Ferndown is looking for a Support Worker to help individuals with disabilities thrive in their daily lives. The role includes engaging with clients in both home and community settings, ensuring their well-being. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in a care setting. Training will be provided, and benefits include comprehensive support and career development opportunities.
Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter!
Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Hours: 0 hours contract
Salary: £12.21 per hour plus benefits
Visa Sponsorships: Not available
The gentleman supported by SeeAbility in his own home is looking for resilient, patient, and non-judgemental individuals to help him live life to the fullest. He loves being out in the community—whether it's swimming, visiting the zoo, enjoying local events, or relaxing at a coffee shop or pub. At home, he enjoys jigsaw puzzles, crafting, and creating art from magazines. He has autism and mild learning disabilities, and while his behaviour can sometimes be physically challenging, he's seeking someone dependable and compassionate who's ready to make a real difference. If you're compassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. It's hands-on, it's heart-led, and yes — it's brilliant.
If you're looking for a role where you don't just work — you thrive, hit that apply button and let's make a difference together.
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.
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding, and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that prospective employees will be subject to the following:
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 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 exemption from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.