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).
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
Barclay House is a purpose-built residential home for adults with a range of disabilities. We specialise in supporting and assisting people with sight loss. It is a vibrant home where the people we support actively engage with the community through cooking, arts and crafts, and various activities that celebrate their individuality. The team are committed to person-centred support and understand each person\'s unique needs and choices. SeeAbility values strong local connections and volunteers who share interests with the people we support.
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 are looking for individuals who can stay calm under pressure, are enthusiastic, proactive, and can handle behaviours that others might find challenging. A manual UK driving license and comfort driving alternative vehicles are beneficial.
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: Personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
* Building Relationships: Get to know the people you support, understand their needs, and help them live life on their terms.
* Empowering Independence: Assist with personal goals and encourage creative exploration.
* Social Engagement: Support activities, events, and hobbies, ensuring individuals enjoy what they love doing.
* Respect & Dignity: Treat individuals and families with respect, dignity and equality.
Benefits
* Comprehensive Training: Induction and ongoing development through training and support.
* Career Progression: Opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
* Recognition & Rewards: Excellence awards and long service recognition.
* Work-Life Balance: Up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and life event time off.
* Financial Benefits: Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance, and sick pay.
* Refer a Friend: £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Worker).
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 with 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, to specialist eye-care services and employment support.
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: criminal background check (DBS where appropriate), identity and right to work checks, health declaration, and references. 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 offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or role to ensure a fair experience for all candidates.
Note: This job description is focused on the SeeAbility role and does not include extraneous job board notices or unrelated listings.
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