The Royal School for the Blind
25,662 per year
Drayton, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Full-time

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). Further opportunities include attending our leadership development academy and ongoing development discussions.
  • Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 36 days (Pro-rata) of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
  • Financial Benefits: £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues, plus discounts, cashback, pension schemes, advance pay scheme 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

SeeAbility, originally founded as The Royal School for the Blind in 1799, is one of the UK’s oldest disability charities—celebrating 225 years of pioneering support!

We specialise in helping people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss. Our services include supported living, residential care, specialist eye care for children and adults, and employment support for people with disabilities.

Our mission is simple: to empower people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair hiring practices to protect those we support. Before joining us, you’ll need to complete:

  • A DBS (criminal background) check
  • Proof of identity, address, and right to work in the UK
  • A health declaration to confirm you're fit for the role
  • References from previous roles in health, social care, or work with vulnerable people

These checks are completed before your start date and are covered by SeeAbility.

Diversity

SeeAbility is proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

We value diverse perspectives and offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment and in the role to ensure fairness for all.

We welcome applications from individuals who have been long-term unemployed or are returning to the workplace after a career break or maternity leave. We value diverse experiences and are committed to supporting all candidates in their journey back to work. 

In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

 

Complex Needs Support Worker - THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | Work In Charities