Support Worker

SeeAbility; Birchington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training

Career development

Supportive team

Stream earnings instantly

Job summary

SeeAbility in Birchington, Kent is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to help maintain a stable, supportive living environment. The role offers 18 hours per week with a pay rate of £13.20 per hour (£12,355.20 per annum) plus benefits.

You will assist with daily living, promote independence, and work closely with a care team to ensure safety and wellbeing. Applicants should have strong English skills, prior care experience, a manual UK driving licence, and the right to work in the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support me in activities and daily living.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Work with my behaviour support team.
• Maintain a calm, happy home environment.
• Be open-minded, non-judgemental, and ready to learn.

Skills

English skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Birchington, Kent

Salary: £13.20 per hour (£12,355.20 per annum) plus benefits.

Hours: 18 hours per week, guaranteed – stability you can count on

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence is desirable but not essential

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
• Stream (formally Wagestream) – access your earnings instantly, stay in control

What You’ll Need

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

I’m looking for calm, confident Support Workers with a great sense of humour who aren’t easily offended. You’ll help me live the life I want—building skills, confidence, and independence—while keeping things positive and fun.

I enjoy walking, music, eating out, and people-watching, so if you share these interests, even better! You’ll need to be physically fit, reliable, and comfortable providing personal care. My autism and health needs mean life can be challenging at times, but with patience and resilience, we’ll make progress together.

What You’ll Do

• Support me in activities and daily living
• Encourage independence and life skills
• Work with my behaviour support team
• Maintain a calm, happy home environment
• Be open-minded, non-judgemental, and ready to learn

If you’ve supported people with complex needs or challenging behaviours, or helped someone transition from an ATU to supported living, you’ll be a great fit.

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

www.seeability.org/supportworker2

Our Benefits

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

• 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 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.

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 please to confirm that 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.