Female Support Worker

SeeAbility

  • Sittingbourne, Kent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Role DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Female Support WorkerLocation:Sittingbourne, KentSalary:£12.60 per hour (£24,570 per annum) plus benefits.Hours:37.5 hours per week, shifts vary, Monday to Sunday (on a shift rota basis).Contract:Full-time, permanent.Driving Requirement:A full UK manual driving license is essential.Right to Work:Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.Who you will be supporting?CB's Support Role - Make a Real DifferenceJoin me in living a full and joyful life! I'm a young woman with learning disabilities and complex health needs, including epilepsy, so experience in these areas is essential. I'm looking for someone calm, upbeat, and trustworthy to support me in doing the things I love.You'll help me communicate using Makaton and picture cards, and support me with personal care. I enjoy music (especially Bob Marley!), laughter, and good company-but I also value quiet time at home. If you're reliable, caring, and ready to be part of a supportive team, I'd love to meet you.AH's Support Role - Active, Rewarding, and VariedAH is a lively individual with limited communication who thrives with a consistent, patient team. He uses some Makaton and benefits from calm, clear communication and gentle redirection.This is a hands-on, active role-perfect for someone physically fit and confident behind the wheel. You'll support AH through a busy weekly schedule including farm work, arts and crafts, hydrotherapy, and gardening. Experience with learning disabilities is essential, as is a positive, can-do attitude.Essential CriteriaTo be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
  • Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities
  • PEG Feeding
  • Positive Behaviour Support
  • Resilient and Compassionate
  • UK British Driving Licence
About YouAre you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others' lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature? If so, we want to hear from you!What will you be doing?As a Female 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 holiday's, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone could enjoy what they love doing.
  • Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.
For further details about the Support Worker job profile, please click the link provided below:#INDSJSOur BenefitsWhy 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 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, 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 (Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only)..
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.Safer RecruitmentSeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding, and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:
  • 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 able to support the people we support to their full potential.
  • References will be requested, obtained, and held on file, 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.
All vetting checks will be conducted and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility' s expense.DiversitySeeAbility 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 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.About The Company

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