Male Support Worker

SeeAbility; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services provider in the UK is seeking a Complex Needs Male Support Worker to join their team in Abingdon. This full-time role involves supporting individuals with complex needs in their daily routines and planning engaging activities to enhance their wellbeing. The ideal candidate should have strong English communication skills, relevant experience in a care setting, and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment, along with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

28 days holiday increasing with service

Financial benefits and bonuses

Wellbeing support and resources

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English.
• Previous experience in a care or support setting is essential.
• A valid manual UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, from morning support to bedtime.
• Plan fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing.
• Contribute to tailored support plans.
• Build therapeutic relationships.
• Keep accurate support notes.

Skills

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

Experience in a care/support setting

Valid manual UK driving licence

Legal right to live and work in the UK

Job description

Role Description

Join Our Team as a Complex Needs Male Support Worker

Location

Drayton, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Salary

£13.69 per hour (£26,695.5 per annum) plus benefits

Hours

7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm (Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis). Shifts may vary to meet the needs of those we support.

Contract

Full‑time (37.5 hours per week), Permanent

Driving Requirement

A valid manual UK driving licence is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

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.

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

John – a vibrant individual with complex needs moving into a specially adapted home. He enjoys going out for KFC on Fridays, trips to cafés, drives, music (especially classical), Disney films, colouring and outdoor fun such as trampolining and garden swings. Routine is very important to him.

He has learning disabilities and may use communication tools such as Makaton or PECs. He has autism and/or visual impairments and may exhibit highly challenging behaviour. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies will be applied.

Note: From January 2026 to the end of March 2026 you will need to travel to Birmingham (B38 area) during his transition before moving to Drayton, Abingdon in April 2026. Travel costs will be covered during this period.

Support Worker Role Profile

Details available upon request.

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Benefits

Development & Appreciation:

• Annual Excellence Awards
• Long Service Awards – every 5 years
• Development Discussions
• Leadership Development Academy

Work‑Life Balance:

• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising to 36 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family‑Friendly Pay + paid fertility leave
• Carers leave

Financial Benefits:

• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Stream (formerly Wagestrame)

Wellbeing:

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In‑house Wellbeing Coach

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All staff must uphold this commitment and understand their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

All successful applicants will undergo:

• Criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate)
• Documentary evidence to confirm identity, current address and right to work in the UK
• Health declaration – ensuring medical suitability for the role offered
• References to confirm satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment related to health or social care, or children or vulnerable adults

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from all identities, including underrepresented groups and people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, are welcomed. We are a Disability Confident employer. Reasonable adjustments are offered to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Legal Statements

This position is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) for genuine occupational requirement.