Male Complex Needs Support Worker

1 month ago


Kennington Oxfordshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Role Description
Join Our Team as a Male Complex Needs Support Worker
Location:Kennington, Oxfordshire
Salary:£13.50 per hour (£26,325 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours
Hours:8.00am to 8.00 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 dsabilities
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 full 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 person you support, understanding the needs, and helping him live life on his own terms.
Empowering Independence: Assisting with personal goals, from daily activities to long-term aspirations, and encouraging creative exploration with the help of Positive Behaviour Specialist
Social Engagement: Supporting activities like holiday’s, social events, and hobbies, ensuring he has the opportunity to enjoy what he loves.
Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individual and the family are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.Who you will be Supporting?
James* is a young man with autism and moderate learning difficulties. He likes to go out in his vehicle on pre-planned routes. He loves music, BBC 1, BBC 2 radio and colouring activities. His favourite food is pasta. James likes routine and predictability. His team need to be dedicated, resilient and think outside of the box to enable him to reach his full potential.
*Please note, the real name has 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.

Our Benefits
Why work for us?           
Our colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so they have access to a fantastic package of benefits.
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 careerYour 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 organisationYour money goes further

£500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends
Driving lessons support scheme to help home colleagues get on the road
Eligible to join for Blue Light Card discounts (Cost to join)
Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities through our SeeAbility Benefits Hub
Discounted entertainment through 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 loansYour wellbeing counts

Snacks and hot drinks fund to support keeping home colleagues fuelled and energised throughout the day
Inclusive opportunities for colleagues to socialise through our Colleague Connection Fund
2x annual salary Life assurance
Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
Free eye test
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team



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