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Join Our Team as a Support Worker
Location:Shippon, Oxfordshire
Salary:£12.50 per hour (£24,375 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction;a paid sleep-in shift of £50,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.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
- Behaviours that challenge
- Autism and learning disabilities
- Positive Behaviour Support
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 would love 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 person 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 individual and his family are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.
James*lives in a single occupancy home which is purposely adapted to meet his complex needs. He loves going out to buy things, walks, drives and sightseeing at the local lakes. When he is not out and about enjoying himself, he usually likes being at home playing with toys, solving puzzles and baking yummy treats. James also loves resting at home while watching TV and listening to music.
*Please note, the real name has been changed to protect the individual's identity confidentiality.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 and their opinions are valued. We particularly welcome applications from those with a disability.
Our Benefits
Why work for us?
Our colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so they have access to a fantastic package of benefits.
Your development and appreciation
- Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate
- Funded professional qualifications QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+)
- Annualexcellence awards
- Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
- Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
- Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career
- 28 daysholiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
- Life events: Time off when you need it most
- 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay
- Paid Fertility Leave
- Carers Leave available
- Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation
- £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
- Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends
- Driving lessons support scheme to help home colleagues get on the road
- Eligible to join for Blue Light Card discounts (Cost to join)
- Discounts and cashbackat hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities through our SeeAbility Benefits Hub
- Discounted entertainment through Tickets for Good
- Pay reviewsand commitment to pay competitive rates
- Employer contributorypensionscheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
- Refer a friend and receive£600
- PaidDBSand renewals
- Season ticketloans
- Snacks and hot drinks fund to support keeping home colleagues fuelled and energised throughout the day
- Inclusive opportunities for colleagues to socialise through our Colleague Connection Fund
- 2x annual salary Life assurance
- Free 24/7employee assistance programmefor advice and support
- Free eye test
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team
