Support Worker

SeeAbility; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those you support, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve. With a focus on personal growth, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and various financial benefits. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Recognition & Rewards

Work-Life Balance

Financial Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care tasks including personal care and medication.
• Support social engagement and activities for individuals.

Skills

Autism and Learning Disabilities

Positive Behaviour Support

Full UK manual clean Drivers License

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Location:	Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary:	£12.30 per hour (£23,985 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours
Hours:	7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm (Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis; shifts may vary due to the needs of the people we support)
Contract:	Full-time, Permanent
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK manual driving license is essential
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to the following areas of expertise:

• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Full UK manual clean Drivers License

About You

Are you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others' lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for individuals to join our colleague team who can stay calm under pressure, who are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach, and handle behaviours that others might find challenging. If you have a manual UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative vehicles, you're exactly who we're looking for.

What will you be doing?

As a Support Worker, you'll be more than just their support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing:

• Daily Care & Support: Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
• Building Relationships: Getting to know the people you support, understanding their needs, and helping them live life on their own terms.
• Empowering Independence: Assisting with personal goals, from daily activities to long-term aspirations, and encouraging creative exploration.
• Social Engagement: Supporting activities like holidays, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone can enjoy what they love doing.
• Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.

Who you will be Supporting?

Jane* has her own mobility car and loves going out for long drives. She loves listening to music, sitting on her bean bag with sensory lights on, reading fairy tale books!

Jack* is one of the most loving and caring people we support. He loves going on adventures on the train, watching airplanes at the airport. He has a huge collection of fans he likes to carry around. He has a great sense of humour and a cheeky laugh, and can be very affectionate, asking for head massages and scratches. He loves sensory interaction.

Joseph* loves outdoor activities like gardening, taking a picnic and a flask with lots of coffee for long walks. He enjoys riding around buses for hours and is the life of the party!

Josh* loves spending time alone watching old game shows. Sometimes he brings those shows to life by playing them with his support team. His favourite is "Strictly Come Dancing" — "It's nice to see you, to see you nice!" When he goes out, he enjoys shopping for sausage rolls and racing back with his support staff, always aiming to win!

Joan* is the 'Miss Independent' of the house. She loves working on the farm with animals, collecting eggs, and on weekends, she visits dog shows, eco-friendly shops, and her family!

*Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individuals' identities.

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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 offer:

• Comprehensive Training: Extensive induction, face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5), leadership development, and ongoing discussions.
• Recognition & Rewards: Excellence awards, long service recognition, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 36 days of holiday, flexible working, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: £500 monthly bonus for two lucky colleagues, discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, life assurance, and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: £600 bonus for referring Support Workers to Deputy roles.

About us

Founded in 1799, SeeAbility is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss. We provide person-centred support, specialist eye-care, and employment assistance, helping individuals live ambitious lives.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safe recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we support. Employment is subject to background checks, identity verification, health declarations, and references.

Diversity

We actively seek diverse talent, encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and value different perspectives to drive innovation and success.