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- City:Tadley
- Vacancy type:Full Time
- Salary:£24,829
- Rate:per annum (pro rata)
- Plus:Benefits
Female Support Worker (6004)
Female Support Worker – TadleyFull-time opportunities£24,829 per annum (pro rata)
Full UK Manual Driving Licence Required
Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join Avenues – where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve great things together.
At Avenues, we believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you’re looking for your next role in social care – or considering a fulfilling career change – we’d love to hear from you!
Our services based in Tadley is supporting people with complex health needs and various learning disabilities. The ideal person to support them will have, or share, an interest in their hobbies, be able to adapt their communication skills e.g. clear pronunciation of words, slowing down on in their speech where needed, uses correct words to describe items and situation. There are two services withing a close proximity to each other so both services may be included on your rota.
Full UK Manual Driving license is essential and you must be willing to drive service vehicle on site
Every day is different, but your role will include:
- Supporting people to live independently and enjoy everyday activities
- Encouraging social connections with family, friends, and the local community
- Helping with finances, household tasks, and shopping
- Providing respectful, person-centred personal care
- Most importantly – creating moments of joy and achievement!
No previous experience? No problem!
We provide award-winning, accredited training at no cost to you – including Health and Social Care Diplomas to help you develop your career.
What’s in it for you?
- Early Pay – access your earnings before payday
- Fully paid, enhanced DBS
- Flexible working patterns
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more via Blue Light Card and Benefits website
- Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling
We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone!
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Ready to start your feel-good career? Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you
Join Our Supportive, Fun-Loving Team in Chester! 🌟
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Are you someone who’s kind, caring, and passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Our team is looking for someone just like you to join us in supporting a group of amazing adults aged 18 and over.
We’re proud to support individuals with a wide range of needs and personalities. Some are independent, while others use wheelchairs or need full assistance with personal care. We work with both verbal and non-verbal individuals, and we tailor our support to meet each person’s unique preferences and health conditions—including autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, and continence care.
💬 What Makes This Role Special?
You won’t just be helping with daily tasks—you’ll be part of a team that brings joy, connection, and adventure into people’s lives. The individuals we support love:
Outdoor activities like shopping, dining out, and going on group trips to places like Chester Zoo (we’re proud members!)
Fun at home, including listening to music, watching movies, cooking, and baking
Social time, whether it’s bowling, tours, or simply enjoying each other’s company
They value kindness, respect, and a safe, happy home where everyone’s dignity and privacy are honoured. And so do we.
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting individuals with personal care and mobility
Helping people access the community and enjoy everyday activities
Driving our team vehicle to outings and appointments (that’s why a Full UK Driving Licence is essential)
Preparing meals and drinks that meet a variety of dietary needs
Creating a clean, friendly, and safe home environment
🕒 Shifts
We offer:
Long Day + Sleep-In: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the next day (includes sleep-in from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
Long Day: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
There are always at least two team members on shift during the day, and one colleague overnight—so you’ll never feel alone or unsupported.
🌟 Join Our Team as a Support Worker! 🌟
16–21 hours per week • Sleepovers included • Juniper Green, Edinburgh
Are you a fun-loving, motivated person who loves going the extra mile to brighten someone’s day? 💛
Do you value a role where you feel supported, appreciated, and part of something meaningful?
If so, a Support Worker role with our award‑winning charity might be exactly what you’ve been looking for! ✨
💕 About the Role
We’re looking for a Female Support Worker to join our friendly team and support two wonderful young ladies who share their own home in the Juniper Green area of Edinburgh.
These ladies have faced challenges due to learning disabilities and Autism, but they don’t let that stop them from living life to the fullest! 🎭🎶🛍️🏊♀️✈️
They love theatre trips, music and dancing, clothes shopping, holidays, swimming — and they’re always excited to try something new. If you’re creative, energetic, and up for a challenge, they’d love to meet you!
🌈 What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be part of a diverse, supportive team helping the ladies live happy, safe, and fulfilling lives. Your role may include:
- 💊 Supporting with medication
- 🍳 Cooking and meal preparation
- 🧼 Assisting with personal care
- 🏡 Helping maintain their home
- 💷 Supporting with finances
🕒 Shift Patterns
We provide support 24/7, so flexibility is key. Shifts typically include:
- 9am – 11pm, followed by a sleepover, then working until 2pm the next day
- 9am – 4pm
- 2pm – 10pm
Sleepovers are part of the role, and weekend availability is required for 1-2 weekends per month.
🌟 Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a warm, welcoming team that truly cares — about the people we support and each other. You’ll make a real difference every day, and you’ll never be short of smiles, laughter, and meaningful moments.
Sometimes the people we support really need a male or female person to support them. For this particular role, a female colleague is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!
What’s In It For You?
- Guaranteed hours – because your time is valuable
- Paid training & career development – grow with us
- Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back
- Stream (formally 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
- A valid manual UK driving licence
- The legal right to live and work in the UK
Support Worker – Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you a bubbly, kind‑hearted communicator with a great sense of humour? Do you love storytelling, Disney princesses, Peppa Pig, and creating moments of genuine connection? If so, this could be a truly rewarding role for you.
We’re looking for a dedicated Female Support Worker to support a 21‑year‑old young lady, supported by SeeAbility, to live life with confidence, comfort and joy.
About the person you will support
A wonderful young woman with a big personality and a love for:
- Storytelling and imagination
- Disney princesses
- Peppa Pig and In the Night Garden
- Laughing, connecting and feeling safe with people she trusts
Who has:
- A learning disability
- Epilepsy
- Visual impairment
- Mobility needs
- Some behaviours that can be challenging, which require patience, reassurance and understanding
With the right support, she thrives, and that’s where you come in.
About the Role
This is a 1:1 support role with an element of 2:1 2.5 hours per day, where communication and emotional intelligence are just as important as practical skills.
You’ll support her to:
- Feel safe, reassured and understood
- Express herself through communication, stories and play
- Stay engaged in daily activities and routines
- Navigate moments of anxiety or challenge with calm, confidence and care
You will work alongside a supportive team and receive guidance and training from SeeAbility, ensuring you feel confident and well‑supported.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Excellent at communicating – verbally, emotionally and intuitively
- Bubbly, confident and warm, with an infectious positive energy
- Naturally nurturing, affectionate and kind, while maintaining clear professional boundaries
- Calm, reassuring and able to prompt or support when appropriate
- Patient, resilient and emotionally switched‑on
Experience in support or care is helpful, but the right values and attitude matter most. We’re especially keen to hear from people who genuinely enjoy building meaningful relati...
Join Mencap Cymru’s New Service in Llanrwst – Female Support Workers Wanted!
We’re thrilled to be launching a brand-new supported living service in Llanrwst, Conwy, and we’re looking for passionate Support Workers to join our amazing team.
This beautiful, newly refurbished property will become home to three vibrant, independent ladies who are active in their community and excited to meet staff who can support them in growing their skills and independence.
They're looking for team members who are:
>Fun & outgoing
>Creative & supportive
>Kind, positive & inclusive
>Brave and, most of all, passionate about making a difference.
Could that be you? We’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Support Worker, you’ll help people with learning disabilities live full, independent lives. From daily activities to emotional support, you’ll play a key role in their everyday joy and wellbeing.
What We’re Looking For:
>A genuine passion for supporting others
>Great communication & relationship-building skills
>Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings & weekends
> A positive, empathetic approach
>Full UK driving licence & your own car (or reliable local transport access)
>Welsh language skills are a bonus – not a must!
Shifts & Pay:
Our services offer 24-hour care – rotas are shared at least 4 weeks ahead so you can plan life outside of work.
- We actively welcome applications from disabled people and people from Black and Asian communities.
If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of something special – apply now. The ladies can’t wait to meet you!
Due to the nature of this service we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1’
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Worksop and the surrounding areas.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
A driver is preferred for this not but not essential.
What we're looking for:
- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
‘Due to the nature of this service we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1’
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Job ID:35431
Free physiotherapy
Discount opportunities
Christmas savings scheme
Salary £12.60 per hour
Location Kinning Park, Glasgow
Expiry 02/02/2026 23:59
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Your new opportunity
Mavisbank is a 7 bedded residential respite service located in the Kinning Park area of Glasgow. We are currently recruiting Female Support Workers. The service is managed by a project manager and 2 team leaders and we are looking to add to our existing compliment of support staff.
The service provides short breaks to adults with disabilities which allows carers respite for them to be able to continue in their caring roles. Currently we have around 100 families who use our service each with a respite budget which allows them to enjoy a set number of allocated nights away from home. While some of our guests require minimum supports, others may have more complex support needs. We offer person centred and flexible support breaks to our respite guests.
Working pattern: This is a permanent 16 hour contract role. You will be part of a rota which requires early shifts, backshifts and sleepovers. Typically as part of the rota, you will work every second weekend. We pay an hourly rate of £12.60.
The successful candidate will benefit from a full training and mentoring package which includes safer handling, administering medication and epilepsy and rescue medication.
What you’ll bring
- Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
- Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
- Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
- Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
- Good IT & communication skills.
- Full Manual Driving Licence
What you’ll get
- SVQ qualificationsvia our accredited centre
🌴Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
📚Training & developmentopportunities
❤️Opportunity to change livesthrough meaningful work
👨👩👧Family-friendly policies
🏥Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
📞Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁£500 refer-a-friend bonus(T&Cs apply)
🛡️Life Assurance & Pension
🚲Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️Access to Concerts for Carers
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of start date.
Successful applicants will be contacted on the closing date with face to face interviews taking place on Wednesday 4th of February in Kinning Park.
Quarriers have investors in People Platinum accreditation
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Benefits
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace pension
Christmas savings scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Long service rewards
Significant discount opportunities
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Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.
So, what does a Support Worker do?
We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.
Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.
One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).
We value the people that work with us…
At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.
Female Support Worker
Job Introduction
This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?
If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.
Job description
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
As a Support Worker you will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in their own homes within our supported living team. We support people across the Wakefield district but initially you will be allocated to teams operating in the Lupset and Ossett areas. We are looking for a female support worker who preferably has a UK license to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.
You will be required to provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the role, including supporting people to manage their home, with their mobility, with some personal care, accessing their local community facilities, and maintaining contact with other important people in their lives. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible, to find enjoyment, and to be healthy and safe.
We use a digital social care record system, to support daily recording, which will make your day-to-day tasks easier and allows you to spend more time with the People We Support.
Shift Patterns
This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.
Please note that the shifts may vary.
Role Responsibility
What will I be doing?
This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:
- promoting the independence of people we support
- supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
- arranging activities in the home and in the local community
- developing residents' life skills and personal interests
- helping residents stay safe and healthy
- assisting with personal care needs
- manual handling
- supporting people with medication
- ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:
- passionate, caring and enthusiastic
- flexible, patient and non-judgemental
- a great team player with lots of energy
- able to demonstrate good communication skills
- able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
- transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
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Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Female Support Worker
Female Support Worker
Part time 20 hours per week
£12.21 per hour
Shift patterns: 8am - 8.30pm and 3pm - 8.30pm.
Double up shifts are available but this is flexible depending on the week and availability (10am-3pm or 10am-4pm)
Edmondsley, Durham Area DH7
Are you are passionate and have a genuine desire to help others?
We are looking for Support Workers to come and join our dedicated team to help individuals live an independent and fulfilling life.
About us
Real Life Options is a registered charity currently going through a period of growth, and we are continuing to search for permanent contracted Support Workers who really want to make an impact on the lives of the people we support.
We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred services providing a range of individualised support to people living in shared supported living properties and individual tenancies.
About the role
The service consists of four tenants three of which have autism, ideal candidates would have experience supporting adults with complex physical health needs as well having experience in being able to use alternative ways of communicating.
Challenges and health needs include:
Prada Willi, Autism, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Challenging behaviour
Durham service is a small supported living service in a rural setting, five miles from the city of Durham, although it is a very rural, it has some transport links into the town.
For non-drivers, the service can be accessed via bus routes, 56, X78 and 3 from 7am Monday to Friday, and 9am Saturday and Sunday, therefore day staff would need to ensure they would be able to arrive on time for an 8am start.
A typical day:
Supporting individuals in all areas of daily life activities whilst promoting choice and independence/ Activities can include Personal care, finances, cooking, meal preparation, shopping and cleaning.
Encourage and maintain full active participation in the community and enjoying activities at home.
Activities can include walking in quieter/remote locations, drives out to the coast, arts and crafts, shopping, cinema, bowling, baking, watching films and listening to music.
Having your own transport would be an advantage due to the location being very rural.
An enhanced DBS for both adults and children will be required for this role.
Benefits and Rewards
- A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
- An employer contributory pension scheme
- In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:
- Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
- £10,000 Life cover
- A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
- A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A financial wellbeing scheme
- Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:
Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values – Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive
Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.
Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at ...
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: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), 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. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, 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 and assists 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 ensure satisfactory 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 a Disability 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 ...
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: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), 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. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, 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 and assists people with a disability to find paid em
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 ensure satisfactory 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 a Disability 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 ...
Mencap are seeking a Female Support Workers to join our incredible teams in Bexhill.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of four people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
From assisting with daily activities at home and in the community, to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
What we're looking for:
· A genuine passion for supporting others.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
· Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Contract options:
Shift times:
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
There is also a non-contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
*Due to the nature of this service we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.