Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Didcot, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time
Role Description
Support Worker -Autism and Learning Disabilities
Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, SeeAbility is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.
 
We are looking for one of lives angels to come and work with us as a support worker supporting up to 5 gentlemen in a supported living environment. Much of your time will be demonstrating skills to the person being supported to live a more independent life. Full induction and ongoing training will be provided.
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: £23,400 per annum plus additional £1200 per year based on 2 waking nights per month 
Overtime pay: Enhanced overtime pay for weekdays and weekends over 37.5 contracted hours
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis.
Shift Patterns: 7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Employment Type:  Full time, Permanent 
For this role you will be required to take the people we support out and about for various social activities. Therefore you are required to hold a full UK manual driving licence to apply for this role.
 
Do you have experience supporting people with autism, challenging behaviour, and learning disabilities?
Do you drive and hold a manual full UK drivers licence?
Do you live in the local area and have the 'Right to Work' in the UK to work full time?
 
If you have answered YES to the above, you could be exactly what we are looking for. Come and join our established and high performing team in Didcot
We are looking for calm, patient, and resilient Support Workers. You will need to be able to drive and have a consistent approach to assisting the people we support to engage in the interests they love.
As a support worker, you will be part of an experienced staff team working within a busy and vibrant home where no two days are the same.
Support worker duties include:
You will be working in peoples private home in a shared property.
Daily activities will include supporting the people we support to cook their meals, basic cleaning tasks, food shopping and medication administration (after completing relevant training).
Providing support for offsite activities such as going to the gym, bowling, sensory room, historic gardens and any other interests and appointments.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people you will take care of.
Helping the people you will assist plan towards and achieve both short and long term aims. 
Going away on seaside and caravan staycations with the people we support, helping them to live their best life
Ensuring the people, you will assist and their families, are treated with respect, dignity, and equality.
To work in accordance with SeeAbility’s valuesYou will work closely with the registered manager, deputy manager and your seniors to ensure that we are delivering the best person-centred care, ensuring outstanding delivery of support in line with our vision; inclusive communities where people with dementia, autism, and learning disabilities and physical disabilities participate as equal citizens.
 
Who will you be supporting?
James enjoys going to 'Farmability' where he gets to paint, feed the animals, do wood work and much more. He has built his independence over the years and loves interacting with his housemates
Jon has the best sense of humour and always has a smile. He makes us laugh on a daily basis and is full of jokes. He loves to go swimming and to travel to Oxford and London. 
Jake enjoys sitting in the bedroom and listening to music. He has his own sensory swing in the garden which he likes to relax in. He has built up his courage to now go out and do swimming and long walks. He makes people laugh and giving out hugs and enjoys head rubs.
Joe is an amazing young man, he loves to chill, trampoline, going out and shopping. He loves to keep busy.
Jason  is an independent man who enjoys going out shopping or for walks.  
About us 
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss, to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible. Whether that is forming more friendships and relationships, enjoying new experiences and activities or finding employment.
 
Safer Recruitment and Diversity
SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we collaborate with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining. 
SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion among our workforces. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support.
Our Benefits
Your rewards
Our colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so everyone has access to a fantastic package of benefits.
Your extraordinary opportunities
Leadership development academy and talent programme for the next steps in your career
Fully paid essential training
Funded professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available
Annual excellence awards
Long service awards and recognition
Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
We are a Living Wage EmployerYour work-life balance
28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
Life events - Time off when you need it most
Flexible working - We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisationYour money goes further
Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants, and activities
Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
Save 10% on monthly bus travel
Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
Employer contributory pension scheme - Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future 
Refer a friend and receive £600 (Support Workers to Deputy only)
Paid DBS and renewals
Season ticket loans
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted mobile phone optionsYour wellbeing counts
Life assurance of 2x annual salary
Organisational Sick Pay Scheme after 6 months service starting at 2 weeks and increases with service up to 12 weeks at 3 years' service
Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
Free eye care vouchers
Discounted gym membership 
Training and Development
At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you have face-to-face training, e-learning, and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.
Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way You will learn and have support in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications - Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5, which are funded by SeeAbility
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