Senior Support Worker

SeeAbility; Birchington; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training & career development

Supportive team vibes

Wagestream

Job summary

Join SeeAbility as a Senior Support Worker at Barclay House in Birchington, Kent. You’ll lead and support a high-performing team delivering person-centred care to adults with disabilities, including those with sight loss. You’ll work 37.5 hours weekly with guaranteed hours and a driving licence is required.

Training, development, and Wagestream access are provided. We value inclusive, patient communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or equivalent), working towards Level 3.
• Patience and clear communication are key.
• Strong communication and leadership experience preferred for senior role.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, creating an inclusive, supportive, and values-driven culture.
• Mentor and develop your team, helping them grow in confidence and capability.
• Build strong relationships with the people we support, families, and professionals.
• Spot issues early, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Take ownership and help shape a service that’s always getting better.
• Deliver and champion person-centred, high-quality care.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and standards.
• Promote a proactive, transparent safeguarding culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Calm leadership

Team leadership

Patience

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

Role Description

Senior Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Birchington, Kent

Salary: £14.40 per hour (£28,080 per annum) plus benefits

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week - Guaranteed, stability you can count on

Driving Licence: You must hold a valid full UK driving licence to apply for this role

Visa Sponsorships: 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

Who will you be supporting

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.

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.

Some people may need extra time to understand directions, so patience and clear communication are key.

The Support They Need

The people you support may have:

• Sight loss
• Autism
• Moderate learning disabilities

You’ll feel confident following clear plans and processes, offering reassurance, and guiding people through their day. Full training and ongoing support are always provided.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Support Worker at SeeAbility, you’ll play a key role in leading, shaping, and supporting a high-performing team.

Lead & Inspire

• Lead by example, creating an inclusive, supportive, and values-driven culture
• Mentor and develop your team, helping them grow in confidence and capability
• Build strong relationships with the people we support, families, and professionals

Make an Impact

• Spot issues early, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Take ownership and help shape a service that’s always getting better

Quality & Safeguarding

• Deliver and champion person-centred, high-quality care
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and standards
• Promote a proactive, transparent safeguarding culture

What You’ll Bring

• Strong communication skills and a calm, supportive leadership style
• Experience supporting teams and contributing to performance and development
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or equivalent), working towards Level 3
• A proactive, hands-on approach and commitment to excellent care
• Passion for helping people live meaningful, fulfilling lives

Our Benefits

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).
• 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 and Senior Support Workers only).

Current SeeAbility colleagues

If you are a current SeeAbility colleague and wish to apply for a role outside of your current home or service, you must inform your line manager of your intention to apply before submitting your application.

We are committed to supporting career development and internal progression. Notifying your line manager helps us to manage the recruitment process effectively and support a smooth transition should your application be successful.

If you are sponsored under a Certificate of Sponsorship and are successful in securing a role that falls under a different Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to obtain approval for the change before starting your new position. You will not be able to commence the role until the relevant immigration permission has been granted.

Failure to inform your line manager before applying may affect the progress of your application.

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.

Safer Recruitment

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:

• 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 ensuresatisfactory 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.

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 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.