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Join Our Team as a Support Worker
Location:Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary:£12.00 per hour (£23,400 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction;overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours
Hours:7.00 am 3.00 pm, 8.00 am 4.00 pm, 1:00 pm 9.00 pm,2:00pm 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 desirable.
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:
- Visual impairment
- High complex physical health needs
- Autism, mental health and learning disabilities
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. 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.
At Waterside House we support 14 individualswith various disabilities including: visualimpairment, autism, physical disabilities, mental health and learning disabilities. Here are some of their interests and hobbies:
John*is a music lover and has his own radio show that can be accessed by tuning in via the internet. Loves talking about music and take song requests and talk about local weather. Loves talking and making people happy around him.
Jan*is an avid Wycombe Wanderers football fan. Attends all their home matches and loves playing Ukulele even though he is visually impaired. He was a member of Salvation Army and played in their band.
Jane*is a lover of Reiki, art and animals. Loves a man in uniform and loves a pamper day. Her extreme interest is her love for the music band- Coldplay and knows all the lyrics by heart.
Joe*is a social butterfly and hates being on her own. Has vast knowledge of various music and artists and can tell you from which 'NOW' music album the song and the artist is from and not to forget the whole lyrics of the song! She calls her electric wheelchair Katy Perry and every item in her life is named related to music.
Josh*is Mr. Independent! Volunteered in West Wycombe as a tour guide and is a history enthusiast. He loves socialising and loves swimming as well.
Jake*is the most people person at our home. Loves volunteering as buddy at the local hospital. He is gym buff and larger than life character. He breaths positivity within the home. He loves taking part in the interview panel. He was even invited to Buckingham Palace to represent SeeAbility!
Jon*is one of the most independent electric wheelchair user. Loves going to cinema, meeting friends and families at café. Nothing is impossible for him, as on his bucket list he had sky diving and with our teams support he managed to achieve that goal!
*Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individuals 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 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 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 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 adisability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyones unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We particularly welcome applicants from those with a disability.
Our Benefits
Why work for us?
Your development and appreciation
- Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate
- Funded professional qualifications QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+)
- Annual?excellence 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
Your work-life balance
- 28 days?holiday (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 Leaveavailable
- Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation
Your money goes further
- £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
- Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounts and cashback?at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
- Access to Tickets for Good
- Pay reviews?and commitment to pay competitive rates
- Employer contributory?pension?scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
- Refer a friend and receive?£600
- Paid?DBS?and renewals
- Season ticket?loans
Your wellbeing counts
- Cycle to Workscheme
- Life assurance?of 2x annual salary
- Free 24/7?employee assistance programme?for advice and support
- Free eye test
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team
