Senior Support Worker

SeeAbility; Worting; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent support organization in Basingstoke is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with complex care needs. The role involves supporting daily routines, planning activities, and building meaningful relationships with individuals who have learning disabilities. Strong communication and prior experience in a care setting are essential. This position offers comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression

Recognition & Rewards

Work-Life Balance

Financial Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written).
• Previous Senior experience in a care/support setting.
• A valid manual UK driving licence.
• The legal right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Senior experience in a care/support setting

Manual UK driving licence

Legal right to live and work in the UK

Job description

Overview

Role Description: Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter!
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: 13.86 per hour (£27,027 per year) plus benefits
Driving Licence: Manual UK licence required
Visa Sponsorships: Not available

What’s In It For You?

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 Senior 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

Mulberry Lodge is a fantastic 6-bed supported living home that truly caters to adults with complex care needs and learning disabilities, including those with challenging behaviours. With some residents relying on PEG feeding and others benefiting from Vagus Nerve Stimulation for epilepsy, the expertise in managing intricate health care requirements here is essential.

This is more than a job — it's a chance to empower someone to live life boldly and independently. As part of a close-knit team.

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.

For Further Details

For details about the Support Worker job profile, please click the links provided below:
Senior Support Worker role profile

Ready to Apply?

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.

Our Benefits

Why work for us? At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being as much as the support you provide. We offer:

• Comprehensive Training: Induction and ongoing development with face-to-face training, e-learning, and support.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
• Recognition & Rewards: Excellence awards and long service recognition.
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Wage stream app access to advance wages, competitive rates, discounts, pension schemes, and financial wellbeing support.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance, and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: £600 for referrals (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers).

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we celebrate our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across generations since 1799.

We specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. We provide person-centred support across supported-living and residential care provisions, specialist eye-care services, and assistance in helping people find paid employment.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise to help people 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 we support. It is a condition of employment that prospective employees will be subject to the following:

• Criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentation to confirm identity, current address, and right to work in the UK.
• Health declaration to confirm medical suitability for the role.
• References to provide evidence of conduct in roles related to health, social care, or working with vulnerable groups. Checks will be carried out prior to start, 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 believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Reasonable adjustments will be provided for recruitment and in the role. In exceptional circumstances, an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 may apply.

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