Residential Support Housekeeper

SeeAbility; Wellington; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SeeAbility as a Residential Support Housekeeper in Wellington, Somerset. This full-time, permanent role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents with disabilities, offering you a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference. Enjoy comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and various benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Recognition & Rewards

Work-Life Balance

Financial Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• No specific formal qualifications mentioned other than the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks and ensure a safe, hygienic environment.
• Forge meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Housekeeper

Location:	Wellington, Somerset
Salary:	£12.30 per hour (£19,188 per annum) plus benefits.
Hours:	30 hours per week, shift pattern to be discussed at interview.
Contract:	Full-time, Permanent.
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.

At SeeAbility, you'll discover a rewarding career where you're valued, supported, and empowered to grow! Join our amazing team and receive comprehensive training to help you excel. Forge meaningful relationships with those we support and their families, assist with household tasks, and ensure a safe, hygienic environment. Every day brings new experiences and the chance to make a real difference!

Maintaining a clean and comfortable home is something everyone values, and the people SeeAbility supports are no exception. While there may be challenges, assisting people with multiple disabilities and sight loss in maintaining their homes can be a deeply rewarding aspect of the job. It's a chance to make a tangible difference in their daily lives and contribute to their overall well-being.

Who are we?

SeeAbility is dedicated to providing exceptional support and advocating for improved eye care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, many of whom experience sight loss. The organization empowers people with disabilities to push their boundaries and redefine their expectations of life, themselves, and society. By providing the necessary tools and encouragement, SeeAbility helps those they support overcome significant obstacles and achieve remarkable milestones, both big and small.

If you're seeking a career where you can positively impact the lives of others, helping people maintain their homes with SeeAbility is an excellent opportunity. It's a chance to be part of an organization that values compassion, empowerment, and making a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. You'll find fulfillment in knowing that your work contributes to creating a more comfortable and supportive environment for those who need it most.

Who we support

We are proud to support the residents of Fiennes House, a warm and welcoming 12-bed residential home designed for adults with complex care needs, learning disabilities, or autism. At Fiennes House, we understand that each individual has unique needs and preferences, and we are committed to providing personalized care that promotes independence, well-being, and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Our residents benefit from a wide range of facilities and activities, including a large sensory room equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. This amazing space allows individuals to explore and engage their senses through light, sound, music, and touch, creating a calming and stimulating environment. The sensory room features a heated waterbed and a variety of materials that provide different sensory experiences, promoting relaxation and enjoyment.

We are also thrilled to support a very active group of individuals who love to get out and about and participate in community life. From art classes and trampolining to playing music and gardening in the sensory garden, there's always something exciting happening. We believe that community involvement is essential for promoting social inclusion and enhancing the quality of life for the people we support.

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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:Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5). Further opportunities include attending our leadership development academy and ongoing development discussions.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: £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues, plus 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 Deputy only).About usRegistered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225 th 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.Safer RecruitmentSeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding, and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following: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 able to support the people we support to their full potential.References will be requested, obtained, and held on file, to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.All vetting checks will be conducted and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility' s expense.DiversityWe actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability . We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone's unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We welcome applications from those with a disability.