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Role Description
Join Our Team as a Female Complex Care Support Worker - Drivers Only
Location:
Redhill, Surrey
Salary
£12.87 per hour (£25,096.50 per annum) plus benefits.
Hours
37.5 hours per week, between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm, Monday to Sunday, on a shift rota basis.
Contract
Full-time, permanent.
Driving Requirement
A valid full UK manual driving license is essential for this role.
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?
I'm so thrilled about my upcoming move to my very own apartment in Redhill, with the wonderful support of SeeAbility! I'm looking for someone truly special, someone experienced in supporting a young lady like me, who has complex health needs. These include autism, learning disabilities, and Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata.
I'll need a helping hand with all aspects of daily living, from personal care and making sure my nutritional needs are met, to communicating using Makaton and picture exchange communication systems. Assistance with mobility will also be greatly appreciated, as well as someone who understands and supports my physical and emotional well-being. I'm incredibly optimistic about finding the perfect person to share this exciting new chapter with!
I'm passionate about roller blading at Battersea Park, and I'm also a huge Christmas enthusiast, especially when it comes to the music! This means I'm naturally patient with repetitive tasks. I'm aware that my behaviour can sometimes be challenging, so a positive, non-judgemental attitude is really important to me. You'll need to be calm, patient, and resilient, and have a consistent approach, which I believe is a fantastic quality!
I'm seeking a dedicated individual to support me during day services and community outings on a 2:1 basis. A valid driver's license is a must! If you're physically fit, dependable, and passionate about empowering others, I'd be thrilled to have you as part of my amazing team!
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
* Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP)
* Autism and Severe Learning Disabilities
* Physical Disabilities (Wheelchair user)
* Physical Behaviour’s that can Challenge
* Resilience
About You
Do you love helping people? Are you calm, caring, and resilient? Then we want you!
We're hiring team members who stay cool under pressure, are proactive and enthusiastic, and can handle challenging situations. A manual UK driving license and comfort driving different vehicles are a huge plus! If this sounds like you, apply now – we'd love to have you on our team!
What will you be doing?
As a Female Specialist Support Worker, you'll have the incredible opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life, guiding and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential!
You'll Be Right There With Them, Offering Support And Encouragement As They Navigate Challenges And Celebrate Successes. You'll Be Instrumental In Helping Someone Achieve 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.
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Our Benefits
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).
* 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: 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 (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 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
SeeAbility 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.
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