Overview
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Role Description
Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Hours: 37.5 hours contract (1 year contract - Maternity Cover)
Salary: £12.60 per hour (£24,570 per year) plus benefits
Driving Licence: Manual UK licence required
Visa Sponsorships: Not available
What’s In It For You?
* Paid training & career development – grow with us
* Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back
* Wagestream – access your earnings instantly, stay in control
What You’ll Need
* Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
* Previous experience in a care/support setting
* A valid manual UK driving licence
* The legal right to live and work in the UK
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting daily routines – from morning support to bedtime
* Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing
* Contributing to tailored support plans
* Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
* Keeping accurate support notes – every detail matters
Who You’ll Be Supporting
Mulberry Lodge is a 6-bed supported living home that caters to adults with complex care needs and learning disabilities, including those with challenging behaviours. Some residents may rely on PEG feeding and others benefit from Vagus Nerve Stimulation for epilepsy. The role requires handling intricate health care requirements.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to empower someone to live life boldly and independently. If you’re compassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. It’s hands-on, it’s heart-led, and yes — it’s brilliant.
For further details about the Support Worker job profile, please click the links provided below:
Support Worker role profile
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If you’re looking for a role where you don’t just work — you thrive, hit that apply button and let’s make a difference together.
Our Benefits
Why work for us?
* 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: Up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
* Financial Benefits: Wage stream app to access wages before payday, discounts, pension schemes, and financial wellbeing support.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
* Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we celebrate our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799. We specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss. Our support ranges from person-centred support across our supported living and residential care provisions, to specialist eye-care services and helping people with disabilities find paid employment.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise to help people 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 we support. It is a condition of employment that prospective employees will be subject to the following checks:
* A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
* Documentation to confirm identity, current address, and right to work in the UK.
* Health Declaration to ensure medical suitability for the role.
* References to verify conduct in 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 a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We strive for a diverse workforce to drive innovation and welcome reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process or the role itself.
In exceptional circumstances, exemptions under the Equality Act 2010 may apply for genuine occupational requirements.
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