Support Worker

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

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker, where you will play a crucial role in providing care to individuals with disabilities. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract, competitive salary, and a range of benefits aimed at professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Opportunities for career progression and professional qualifications

Recognition and rewards for your efforts

Work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits including wage advances and savings

Wellbeing support through employee assistance programs

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism and Learning Disabilities, Complex Care, or Epilepsy.
• Valid full UK manual driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care including personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Empower individuals to live independently and engage in social activities.

Skills

Calm

Caring

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Location:	Exeter & Exmouth, Devon
Salary:	£12.30 per hour (£23,985 per annum) plus benefits.
Hours:	37.5 hours per week, (Monday to Sunday, shifts 7am-2pm/2pm-10pm). Must have weekend availability
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. We are unable to sponsor visas.

Join our team and make a real difference! We are looking for passionate individuals to contribute to positive change in the lives of others. If you find fulfillment in helping others and have a calm, caring, and resilient attitude, we encourage you to apply. We value individuals who remain composed in demanding situations, show enthusiasm, take initiative, and can handle challenging behaviors with grace.

To be eligible, candidates should have experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Complex Care
• Epilepsy

Your expertise in these areas will be invaluable as you work with our dedicated team to provide exceptional support and care.

If you're ready for a rewarding career where you can make a difference, submit your application. We look forward to learning about your skills, experience, and passion for helping others. Join us in creating a brighter future!

What will you be doing?

As a Support Worker, you'll empower individuals to live their fullest lives. Your responsibilities include providing daily care such as assisting with personal care, preparing meals, managing medications, and other daily tasks.

You will build strong relationships by understanding the needs of those you support, helping them live independently, and encouraging social engagement through activities like holidays, social events, and hobbies. Respect, dignity, and equality are at the core of your support.

Who will you be supporting?

In Exeter, we have eight self-contained flats with bedrooms, lounges, kitchens, and bathrooms, plus communal areas like a lounge, conservatory, and garden.

Exeter Support Service supports adults with learning and other disabilities, many with sight loss. We also provide tailored support for people living with sight loss and disabilities across Devon, based on thorough assessments of individual needs and aspirations.

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Why work for us? At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being. We offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression and professional qualifications
• Recognition and rewards for your efforts
• Work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement and flexible options
• Financial benefits including wage advances, savings, discounts, and pension schemes
• Wellbeing support through employee assistance programs and more
• Referral bonuses

SeeAbility, celebrating over 225 years, specializes in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss. We provide person-centered support, eye-care services, and employment assistance, empowering individuals to lead ambitious lives.

We are committed to safe recruitment practices, including background checks, identity verification, medical assessments, and references. We actively seek applications from diverse backgrounds and encourage those with disabilities to apply.