Support Worker

TieTalent; Exmouth; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in providing person-centered support as a Support Worker, helping individuals with autism and learning disabilities live independently. With benefits including comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment, this part-time role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Up to 36 days of holiday

Access to wage advances

Financial wellbeing support

24/7 Employee Assistance

Refer a Friend - £600 Reward

Qualifications

• Experience in two or more of the following: Autism, Complex Care, Epilepsy.
• A valid full UK manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, meal preparation, and medication.
• Build relationships and assist with personal goals.
• Engage in social activities and promote independence.

Skills

Autism and Learning Disabilities

Complex Care

Epilepsy

Tools

Full UK Drivers License

Job description

Role Description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Location: Exeter & Exmouth, Devon

Salary: £12.30 per hour plus benefits

Hours: 16 hours per week, must have weekend availability

Contract: Part-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 two of the following areas of expertise:

• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Complex Care
• Epilepsy
• Full UK 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 team who can stay calm under pressure, are enthusiastic, proactive, and can handle challenging behaviours.

What will you 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, hobbies, and outings to the beach, gym, or community events.
• Respect & Dignity: Ensuring individuals and their families are treated with respect, dignity, and equality.

Who you will be Supporting

You will support one adult male in a wheelchair who is very active and enjoys engaging with the community, including going to the beach, picnics, pubs, gym, coffee outings, hobbies like photography, drama, arts and crafts, cooking, and socialising with friends.

Our Benefits

Why work for us?

• 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).
• Recognition & Rewards: Awards for excellence and long service recognition.
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 36 days of holiday, flexible working, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Access to wage advances, discounts, pension schemes, and financial wellbeing support.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, life assurance, and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: Earn £600 when referring support workers or deputies.

SeeAbility, founded in 1799, is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss, providing person-centred support and specialist eye-care services.

Safer Recruitment

• Criminal background check via DBS
• Identity, address, and right to work verification
• Health declaration
• References to verify conduct in relevant roles

All checks are completed before employment begins at SeeAbility’s expense.

Diversity

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We believe diverse teams drive innovation and success.