Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a Support Worker in Bristol to assist adults with disabilities, including sight loss and autism. The role involves daily care, empowering independence, and fostering social engagement. Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities are offered, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression

Recognition & Rewards

Work-Life Balance

Financial Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Exposure to sight loss, autism, or learning disabilities.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Helping with personal care, meal preparation, and medication.
• Building relationships with individuals and supporting their needs.
• Encouraging independence and assisting with personal goals.
• Supporting social activities and ensuring enjoyment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Enthusiastic

Proactive approach

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Location:	Henbury, Bristol
Salary:	£12.30 per hour (£23,985 per annum) plus benefits
Hours:	37.5 hours on a shift rota basis, Monday to Sunday. 7:30am-2:30pm / 2pm-10pm
Contract:	Full-time, Permanent
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK manual driving license is desirable but not 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 two of the following areas of expertise:

• Sight loss
• Autism
• Learning Disabilities

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 will you be supporting?

At Bristol Support Service, we support 9 adults with a range of disabilities including visual impairment, autism, and learning disabilities.

People at our home are very active and spend a lot of time engaging with the local community, including going to discos, pubs, shopping, and visiting family. We also have a passion for art and music, often visiting local theatres, crafts, music concerts, and choir performances.

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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: An extensive induction, face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
• Recognition & Rewards: Excellence awards, long service recognition, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, life assurance, and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: Receive £600 for referrals (Support Workers to Deputy).

About us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK, celebrating 225 years of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss since 1799. We provide person-centered support across supported living and residential care, specialist eye-care services, and help people find paid employment. We are committed to safe, fair recruitment and diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.