Support Worker

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Worker, where you'll play a vital role in empowering individuals with disabilities to live their best lives. This rewarding position involves providing daily care, building meaningful relationships, and supporting social engagement activities. With a commitment to your growth, the organization offers comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Recognition & Rewards

Flexible Working Options

Financial Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex health needs.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviors with a calm demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meal prep, and medication management.
• Encourage independence and support personal goals.

Skills

Complex Health Conditions

Epilepsy

Cerebral Palsy

Autism and Learning Disabilities

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Location:	Wellington, Somerset
Salary:	£12.30 per hour (£23,985 per annum) plus benefits.
Hours:	37.5 hours per week, shifts vary between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (on a shift rota basis).
Contract:	Full-time, Permanent.
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK manual driving license is preferable 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:

• Complex Health Conditions
• Epilepsy
• Cerebral Palsy
• Autism and 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 individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.

Who you will be Supporting?

Fiennes House is a small residential home for adults with learning and other disabilities, many of whom have sight loss.

The residents at Fiennes House are a very active group who spend a lot of time getting out and about and engaging with the local community. Some of the activities they love include art classes, trampolining, playing music, gardening in the sensory garden, and spending time in the community.

Read more about Fiennes House

#INDSJS

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: Extensive induction, face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5), leadership development, and ongoing development discussions.
• Recognition & Rewards: Excellence awards, long service recognition, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 36 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: £500 monthly bonus scheme for two colleagues, discounts, cashback, pension schemes, etc.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, life assurance, and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: £600 bonus for referrals supporting roles from Support Worker to Deputy.

About us

SeeAbility, formerly The Royal School for the Blind, is one of the UK’s oldest disability charities, celebrating 225 years. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss through supported living, residential care, specialist eye-care services, and employment support.

We are committed to safe recruitment, safeguarding, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.