Weekend Support Worker

SeeAbility; Aylesbury; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Weekend Support Worker! This role is vital in making a difference in individuals' lives, providing care and support for those with disabilities. You will assist with daily tasks while promoting independence and fostering social engagements. Enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a focus on your well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Career progression and professional qualifications

Work-life balance with up to 36 days holiday

Financial benefits including bonuses and pension schemes

Wellbeing support through our employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in visual impairment, complex physical health needs, or autism.
• Comfortable driving alternative vehicles and holding a manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication.
• Build relationships and support individual needs.
• Encourage personal goals and social engagement.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Enthusiastic

Proactive

Job description

Join Our Team as a Weekend Support Worker

Location:	Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary:	£12.30 per hour plus benefits
Hours:	7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 8.00 am – 4.00 pm, 1:00 pm– 9.00 pm, 2:00 pm– 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday on a shift rota basis. Please note, shifts may vary due to the needs of the people we support.
Contract:	Part time, Permanent
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:

• Visual impairment
• High complex physical health needs
• Autism, mental health, 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, proactive, and capable of handling behaviours 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 a support provider – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Your responsibilities include:

• Daily Care & Support: Assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
• Building Relationships: Getting to know the individuals you support, understanding their needs, and helping them live independently.
• Empowering Independence: Supporting personal goals and encouraging creative exploration.
• Social Engagement: Supporting activities like holidays, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone enjoys their interests.
• Respect & Dignity: Treating individuals and their families with respect, dignity, and equality.

Who you will be Supporting?

At Waterside House, we support 14 individuals with various disabilities including visual impairment, autism, physical disabilities, mental health, and learning disabilities. Here are some of their interests:

John* loves music, has his own radio show, and enjoys talking about music and the weather.
Jan* is a football fan, plays the Ukulele, and was part of the Salvation Army band.
Jane* loves Reiki, art, animals, and Coldplay.
Joe* is a music enthusiast, calls her wheelchair Katy Perry, and has extensive knowledge of music.
Josh* is a history enthusiast, social, and loves swimming.
Jake* is a people person, volunteers at a hospital, and was invited to Buckingham Palace.
Jon* is independent, enjoys cinema and meeting friends, and has achieved skydiving with support.

*Please note, real names have been changed for confidentiality.

Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being. We offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Career progression and professional qualifications
• Recognition and rewards
• Work-life balance with up to 36 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Financial benefits including bonuses, discounts, pension schemes, and more
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance program
• Referral bonuses

About us: 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.

Safer Recruitment: We conduct background checks, verify identity and right to work, and seek references to ensure safety and compliance.

Diversity: We are committed to an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment.