Role Description Female Support Worker Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, SeeAbility is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests Location:Hedge End, Southampton Salary:£12.30 per hour plus benefits Hours:30 hours on a shift rota basis Monday-Sunday. 7am-3pm / 2pm-10pm 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. We are seeking resilient and patient Female Support Workers, ideally drivers, to assist an individual with Autism in pursuing their interests. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting adults with Autism, be able to remain calm during crises, and have experience with challenging behaviours. British Sign Language skills are a plus. If you answered yes to the above, come and be part of something extraordinary! As a Support Worker, you will: Assist with daily activities, including personal care, laundry, meal preparation, and medication administration. Understand and support the individual's desired lifestyle. Take ownership of the quality of care provided. Protect and promote the well-being of the individual. Help residents plan and achieve short and long-term goals. Plan and support activities like vacations, learning, and social events, exploring new opportunities. Treat the individual and their family with respect, dignity, and equality. Adhere to SeeAbility’s values.We are looking for someone who can devote to 30 hours per week and are willing to work on a shift rota basis, covering mornings, evenings, and weekends. *This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement. Who we support: At Jacobs Close, we have the privilege of supporting a vibrant resident with autism, who loves staying active, exploring the shops, and connecting with others. As a support worker, your role will be essential, working collaboratively to provide exceptional, person-centered care that aligns with our vision. You'll be instrumental in empowering this resident to live as independently as possible, fostering their growth and well-being. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference in someone's life, Jacobs Close offers the perfect opportunity to contribute your skills and dedication to a supportive and rewarding environment! Here are some of your responsibilities: Offering direct support to help individuals participate in various activities. Maintaining excellent work practices, including health and safety awareness. Promoting independence and skill development while assisting with tasks for positive life experiences. Collaborating with agencies, carers, and services for person-centered care. Contributing to records and support plans, serving as a Key Worker when needed. Helping maintain a clean living environment tailored to individual needs. Participating in ongoing training relevant to everyone's needs. INDSJS 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 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events. Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. 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 Deputy 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 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 We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement. SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We particularly welcome applications from those with a disability