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Role DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Support WorkerLocation :Honiton, Devon, EX14Salary: £12.30 per hour (£23,985 pro-rata) plus benefits.Hours: 37.5 hours per week, between 7.00am and 10.00pm, Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis.Contract: Full-time, PermanentDriving 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.Essential CriteriaTo be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise: Autism and Learning DisabilitiesComplex CarePhysical DisabilitiesAbout YouAre 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. If you have a manual UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative vehicles, you're exactly who we're looking for.What will you be doing?As aSupport 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 could enjoy what they love doing.Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.Who will you be supporting?At Devon Support Service we support 8 adults witha range of disabilities includingcerebral palsy, autism, learning disabilities and brain injury.The range of disabilities we support here goes from just supporting to do daily chores with a lot of independence, to full support in every aspect of their day.People at Honiton location are a very active group who spend a lot of time getting outto shops, pubs, clubs, cinema, bowling, gym and swimming.We love engaging with the local community and participating in different interest meetings starting from phonographic society meetings to supporting at a radio station where a person we support has a show.Read more about Devon Support Service#INDSJSOur BenefitsWhy work for 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 225thanniversary, 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 andassists 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 RecruitmentSeeAbility 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 able to support the people we support to their full potential.References will be requested, obtained, and held on file, to ensuresatisfactory 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.All vetting checks will be conducted and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility s expense.DiversityWe actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the roleis 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 adisability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success.
Everyones unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued.We welcome applications from those with a disability.TPBN1_UKTJ