Support Worker

Role Description
Join Our Team as a Support Worker
Location:Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary:£13.00 per hour (£25,350 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours
Hours:7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm (Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis. Please note, the shifts may vary due to the needs of the people we support)
Contract:Full-time, Permanent
Driving Requirement:A valid 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.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
Behaviours that challenge
Autism and learning disabilities
Positive Behaviour SupportAbout You
Are you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? If so, we want to hear from you
We're looking for individuals to join our colleague team who can stay calm under pressure, who are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach, and handle behaviours that others might find challenging. If you have a manual UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative vehicles, you're exactly who we're looking for.
What will you be doing?
As a 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.Who you will be Supporting?
John* enjoys going to Farmability where he gets to paint, feed the animals, do woodwork and much more. He has built his self-reliance over the years and enjoys days out to theme parks and going on holidays
Josh* has the best sense of humour and has an infectious smile and is always very helpful. He loves to go swimming and taking rides on the train to explore different places and staycations
Jess* enjoys listening to music and doing arts and crafts as well as playing with LEGO. She loves going out in her car and train rides to farms and feed the animals. She is a massive fan of Thomas the Tank. Anything you want to know about Thomas, just ask her
Joe* is an amazing young man, he loves football in particular Ronaldo. He enjoys listening to music, going out shopping in Oxford.  Loves watching YouTube videos about food from around the world and has an appetite for multi cuisines- not to forget he is a brilliant cook and a great at sharing his recipes with staff team. 
*Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individual’s identity confidentiality.
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.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility 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 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
We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We particularly welcome applications from those with a disability.

Our Benefits
Why work for us?           
Your development and appreciation 

Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate 

Funded professional qualifications –QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+) 

Annual excellence awards 

Long service awards every 5 years and recognition 

Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future 

Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career 
Your 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 

2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years 

Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay 

Paid Fertility Leave 

Carers Leave available 

Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation 
Your money goes further 

£500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues 

Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends 

Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts 

Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities 

Access to Tickets for Good 

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 

Paid DBS and renewals 

Season ticket loans 
Your wellbeing counts 

Cycle to Work scheme 

Life assurance of 2x annual salary 

Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support 

Free eye test  

Discounted Gym Membership 

Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team