Support Worker

Role DescriptionFemale Support Worker Make Every Day Matter!Location: Leatherhead, SurreySalary: £13.20 per hour (£25,740 per annum) plus benefitsHours: 37.5hrs per week, permanentDriving Licence: UK Manual Driving Licence preferred, but not essentialVisa Sponsorships: Not availableMake a Real DifferenceWe are excited to welcome experienced Support Workers to join our supported living homes in Leatherhead. If youre someone who leads with empathy, champions quality of life, and believes in supporting people to live the lives they choose, while building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you.Whats In It For You? Guaranteed hours because your time is valuablePaid training & career development grow with usSupportive team vibes weve got your backStream (formerly known as Wagestream) access your earnings instantly, stay in controlLearn more about our benefits and recognition here:www.seeability.org/appreciationIs This You?Do you stay calm when things take time?Can you explain information clearly and more than once if needed?Do you value routine, structure and helping others feel safe and confident?This is a physical, hands-on role , and to succeed youll have:Good spoken and written EnglishA full UK manual driving licenceThe right to live and work in the UKA practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support people throughout the dayA caring, positive and resilient mindsetIf you genuinely care about people, we can teach you the rest.How will you make a difference?As a Support Worker, youll help people live fuller, more independent lives by: Supporting daily routines from morning to bedtimePlanning and enjoying person-centred activities walks, shopping and trips outBuilding trusted, respectful relationships that support confidence and wellbeingKeeping clear and accurate recordsWorking closely with colleagues and professionalsThis is a role where building strong relationships is just as important as providing practical support.Learn more about the role and watch our Day in the Life of a Support Worker video to bring it to life!www.seeability.org/supportworker2Welcome - SeeAbility CareersWho Youll Be SupportingJoin Our Amazing Team at Leatherhead Support Service!At Leatherhead Support Service, we empower adults with complex health needs, physical disabilities, and mental health challengesincluding autism, sight loss, epilepsy, anxiety, and behaviours that challengeto live life to the fullest.Our community is vibrant and active! The people we support love getting out and aboutwhether its music lessons, shopping trips, swimming, outings to the seaside or long scenic walks . Every day is about choice, independence, and fun .Come and make a real difference apply today !Youll be making a real impact with people who have: Mental HealthBehaviours that challengeAnxietyAutism and learning disabilitiesVisual impairmentsFor more information about the role, please view the support worker profile below:Support Worker role profileReady to Apply?If youre looking for more than just a job, a place where you can grow, thrive and truly make an impact, wed love to hear from you. Hit apply and start making a difference today.#INDSJSOur BenefitsWhy work for us?Please click on the link below to view our rewards and appreciationwww.seeability.org/rewards-appreciationAbout usRegistered 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.Safeguarding and Promoting WelfareSeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.Safer RecruitmentAs part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants: 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 ensure satisfactory 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.These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility s expense.DiversitySeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyones unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.TPBN1_UKTJ