Join Our Team as a Support Worker
Location: Wellington, Somerset
Salary: £12.30 per hour (£23,985 per annum) plus benefits.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, shifts vary 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 desirable but not 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:
* Complex Health Conditions
* Epilepsy
* Cerebral Palsy
* Autism and Learning Disabilities
About You
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you possess a naturally calm, caring, and resilient attitude that allows you to excel even when faced with difficult circumstances? If this sounds like you, we would love to connect!
We are actively seeking enthusiastic individuals to become valued members of our team. We need people who can maintain composure under pressure, demonstrate a proactive and enthusiastic approach to their work, and effectively manage behaviors that some may find challenging. If you also hold a manual UK driving license and feel comfortable operating various vehicles, you are the type of person we are looking for.
You will need to be comfortable assisting with personal care, and any experience using hoists and wheelchairs would be a definite advantage. If you are ready to contribute your skills and compassion to a supportive and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!
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 holidays, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone can 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?
Fiennes House is a small residential home for adults with learning and other disabilities, many of whom have sight loss.
The residents at Fiennes House are a very active group who spend a lot of time getting out and about and engaging with the local community. Some activities they love include art classes, trampolining, playing music, gardening in the sensory garden, and spending time in the community.
For further details about Fiennes House and the Support Worker role, please click the links below:
Read more about Fiennes House
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Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being as much as the support you provide. We offer:
* Comprehensive Training: Extensive induction, face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
* Career Progression: Opportunities for professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5), leadership development, and ongoing development discussions.
* Recognition & Rewards: Excellence awards, long service recognition, and more.
* Work-Life Balance: Up to 36 days holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
* Financial Benefits: Wage advance via Wagestream, savings options, bonuses, discounts, pension schemes, and more.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, life assurance, and sick pay.
* Refer a Friend: £600 bonus for referring Support Workers to Senior Support Workers.
About us
SeeAbility, formerly The Royal School for the Blind, is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, celebrating 225 years. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss through person-centered support, supported living, residential care, eye-care services, and employment assistance.
We are committed to safe, fair, and inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment.
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