Support Worker

SeeAbility; Bicester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training and career development

A supportive and friendly team

Stream (formerly Wagestream) - access/

Job summary

SeeAbility in Bicester, Oxfordshire is seeking Female Support Worker to help six young adults with complex needs in supported living homes. The role is physical and hands-on, 37.5 hours per week, paying £14.06 per hour (£27,417 per annum) with benefits.

You should have a full UK manual driving licence, be eligible to work in the UK, and bring empathy, resilience and a practical approach. We offer guaranteed hours, paid training, a friendly team and access to pay on demand via Stream.

Qualifications

• Good spoken and written English.
• A full UK manual driving licence.
• The right to live and work in the UK.
• A practical, active approach to work.
• A caring, positive and resilient mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines from morning to bedtime.
• Planning and enjoying person-centred activities - walks, shopping and trips out.
• Building trusted, respectful relationships that support confidence and wellbeing.
• Keeping clear and accurate records.
• Working closely with colleagues and professionals.

Skills

Good English

Written English

Driving licence

UK work rights

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Role Description

Female Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Salary: £14.06 per hour (£27,417 per annum) plus benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Driving Licence: Manual full UK licence essential

Visa Sponsorship is not available Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; SeeAbility is not able to provide new work authorisation.

Make a Real Difference

We are excited to welcome experienced Support Workers to join our supported living homes in Bicester. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, champions quality of life, and believes in supporting people to live the lives they choose, while building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you.

What’s in It for You?

• Guaranteed hours - stability you can rely on
• Paid training and career development - grow your skills with us
• A supportive and friendly team - you’ll never be on your own
• Stream (formerly Wagestream) - access your pay when you need it

Learn more about our benefits and recognition here:

www.seeability.org/appreciation

Is This You?

Do you stay calm when things take time?
Can you explain information clearly and more than once if needed?
Do you value routine, structure and helping others feel safe and confident?

This is a physical, hands-on role, and to succeed you’ll have:

• Good spoken and written English
• A full UK manual driving licence
• The right to live and work in the UK
• A practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support people throughout the day
• A caring, positive and resilient mindset

If you genuinely care about people, we can teach you the rest.

How Will You Make a Difference

As a Support Worker, you’ll help people livefuller, more independent livesby:

• Supporting daily routines from morning to bedtime
• Planning and enjoying person-centred activities - walks, shopping and trips out
• Building trusted, respectful relationships that support confidence and wellbeing
• Keeping clear and accurate records
• Working closely with colleagues and professionals

This is a role where building strong relationships is just as important as providing practical support.

Learn more about the role and watch our Day in the Life of a Support Worker video to bring it to life!

www.seeability.org/supportworker2

Welcome - SeeAbility Careers

About the Home

You’ll be supporting six young adults in their own homes, helping individuals with a range of complex needs, including:

• Autism
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health conditions
• Physical disabilities
• Behaviours that may challenge

Read more about Bicester Support Service

Meet Some of the People You’ll Support*

• John* enjoys Farmability, where he paints, feeds animals and does woodwork. He also loves days out, theme parks and holidays.
• Josh* has an infectious sense of humour and loves swimming, train rides and exploring new places on staycations.
• Jess* enjoys music, arts and crafts, LEGO, and visiting farms. She’s a huge fan of Thomas the Tank Engine and knows everything about him!
• Joe* loves football (especially Ronaldo), shopping trips to Oxford, exploring world cuisines on YouTube and sharing his brilliant cooking skills with the team.

*Names have been changed to protect confidentiality.

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

Support Worker role profile

Our Benefits

Why Join us as a Support Worker

We don’t just offer jobs - we build careers and celebrate people.

www.seeability.org/appreciation

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to uphold this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
• Identity, current address and right-to-work verification

• Health declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered

• Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adults

All checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employerand are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)

For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

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