Overview
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Role Description
Location: Seaford, East Sussex
Salary: £12.60 per hour (£24,570 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). Sleep-ins are compulsory in this role.
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
Nestled in the charming Seaford, East Sussex, Applewood is more than just a residential home; it\'s a vibrant hub for five unique adults with various disabilities, all set against the backdrop of local shops, cafés, and easy access to Eastbourne, Lewes, and Brighton.
The supportive team here is dedicated to empowering individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and visual impairments to live their best lives. The environment can present challenges, but with positivity, compassion, and resilience, the rewards are meaningful.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
* Visual Impairments
* Autism
* Learning Disabilities
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence
About 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 holidays, 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.
Benefits
* Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
* Career Progression: Opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
* Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition.
* Work-Life Balance: 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.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance, and sick pay.
* Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Worker only).
About us
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. We are a disability charity providing person-centred support across supported-living and residential care, with specialist eye-care services and employment support.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices. The following checks are required prior to an offer of employment:
* A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
* Documentary evidence to confirm identity, current address, and right to work in the UK.
* Health Declaration to ensure you are medically suitable for the role.
* References to confirm conduct in roles relating to health or social care, or working with vulnerable groups.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior to offering a start date 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 with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. We are happy to offer reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process or the role itself.
In exceptional circumstances, exemptions from the Equality Act 2010 may apply as a genuine occupational requirement.
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