Role Description
Join Our Team as a Support Worker
Location:
Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary
£13.69 per hour (£26,695 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours
Hours
7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 10.00 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
What's In It For You?
Guaranteed hours – because your time is valuable
Paid training & career development – grow with us
Supportive team vibes – we've got your back
Stream – 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 will be Supporting?
Jane* has her own mobility car and loves going out for long drives. She loves listening to music, sitting on her bean bag with sensory lights on reading fairy tale books
Jack* is one of the most loving and caring people we support. He loves going on adventures on the train, watching the airplanes at the local airport. Has a huge collection of fans that he likes to carry with him around. He has a great sense of humour and a cheeky laugh to go with it and can be very affectionate asking for head massages and scratches, he loves sensory interaction.
Joseph* loves outdoor activities like gardening, taking a picnic and a flask with lots of coffee for a long walks. Likes to ride around buses for hours and he is the life of the party
Josh* loves spending time on his own watching old game shows. Sometimes he brings those game shows to life by playing them with his support team. His favourite is strictly come dancing- "Its nice to see you, to see you nice" When he does decide to go out, his favourite activity is to go to the local shop to buy sausage rolls and race back with his support staff and of course he has to always win
Joan* is the 'Miss independent' of the house She loves working on the farm with the animals and collecting eggs of the chickens during the week and on weekends likes to spend her time going to dog shows, eco friendly shops and visiting her family
Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individual's identity confidentiality.
You'll be making a real impact with people who have:
Autism
Learning disabilities
Physical conditions
Behaviours that challenge
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.
Support Worker role profile
Ready to Apply?
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.
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Our Benefits
Why Join Us as a Support Worker?
We don't just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.
Your Development & Appreciation
Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
Development Discussions – your growth matters
Leadership Development Academy – take your next step
Your Work-Life Balance
28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising to 36 days with long service
Life events leave – time off when it matters most
Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
Buy or sell annual leave
Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
Carers Leave
Your Money Goes Further
£500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
Access to Tickets for Good
Pay reviews + competitive rates
Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
Paid DBS & renewals
Season ticket loans
Advance Pay & Savings via Stream
Your Wellbeing Counts
Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home)
Life assurance – 2x annual salary
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Free eye tests
Discounted gym membership
In-house Wellbeing Coach
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
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 are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confidence Employer.
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.