Weekend Support Worker

SeeAbility; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training & career development

Supportive team vibes

Wagestream

Job summary

SeeAbility in Exeter, Devon is seeking a Weekend Support Worker to help people live independent lives. You will assist with daily routines, provide person-centred support, and contribute to tailored plans.

The role is 16 hours per week, permanent, with pay £13.09 per hour and benefits. You need strong English, care experience, and the legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written).
• Previous experience in a care/support setting.
• The legal right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines – from morning support to bedtime.
• Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing.
• Contributing to tailored support plans.
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference.
• Keeping accurate support notes – every detail matters.

Skills

Strong English communication

Care experience

Job description

Role Description

Weekend Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Exeter, Devon

Hours: 16 hours per week, permanent

Salary: £13.09 per hour, plus benefits

Visa Sponsorships: Not available

Driving licence: Full UK manual licence required

What’s In It For You?

• Paid training & career development– grow with us
• Supportive team vibes– we’ve got your back
• Wagestream– access your earnings instantly, stay in control

What You’ll Need

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
• Previous experience in a care/support setting
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting daily routines – from morning support to bedtime
• Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing
• Contributing to tailored support plans
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
• Keeping accurate support notes – every detail matters

Who You’ll Be Supporting

Exeter Support Service is a supported living service for adults with learning and other disabilities, many of whom have sight loss.Our care is individually tailored and person-centred, and followsa thorough assessment of need andbe familiar witheach individual's aspirations.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to empower someone to live life boldly and independently. As part of a close-knit team.

If you’recompassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. It’s hands-on, it’s heart-led, and yes — it’s brilliant.

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Our Benefits

Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:

• Comprehensive Training:Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression:We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
• Recognition & Rewards:From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits:Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing.Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support:Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend:Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).

About us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. We recently celebrated our 225thanniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike andassists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensuresatisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition.

We are please to confirm that we are aDisability Confident Employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued.We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

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