Overview
Join Our Team as a Bank Support Worker!
Location: Henbury, Bristol
Salary £12.21 per hour plus benefits.
Hours Shifts vary between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (on a rota basis).
Contract Part-time, Flexible
Driving Requirement A valid full UK manual driving license is preferable 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.
Join a Creative, Active & Community-Focused Team in Henbury! At South Gloucestershire Support Service in Henbury, we’re proud to support a lively group of adults with a range of disabilities, including visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. Our home is full of energy, creativity, and connection. The people we support love being out and about – whether it’s dancing at discos, enjoying a pint at the pub, hitting the shops, or spending quality time with family. Passionate about the arts? So are we! From local theatre trips and craft sessions to music concerts and choir performances, there’s always something exciting on the calendar. We’re looking for a Support Worker who’s enthusiastic, community-minded, and ready to get stuck in. If you enjoy being active, creative, and making a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
* Autism and Learning Disabilities
* Complex Care
* Physical Disabilities
* Supported Living Experience
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.
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.
For further details about South Gloucestershire Support Service and the Support Worker job profile, please consult the organisation information available from SeeAbility’s resources.
Our 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: Wagestream for wage access, discounts, pension schemes, and more.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
* Refer a Friend: £600 for referrals (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers).
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 person-centred support across supported-living and residential care provisions. We also provide specialist eye-care services and assist people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, supporting 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 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 confirm conduct in health or social care settings or with vulnerable groups.
These checks will be carried out prior to offering a start date at SeeAbility’s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to 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 and success. Reasonable adjustments are offered during recruitment and in the role.
In exceptional circumstances, exemptions under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) may apply.
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