Casual Support Worker

SeeAbility; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded support organization in Sittingbourne is seeking a Casual Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs. The role involves providing daily support, planning engaging activities, and contributing to personalized care plans. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a valid driving licence, and relevant experience in care. This position offers flexible hours and additional benefits, including comprehensive training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

Supportive team vibes

Access to wages in advance

Recognition & rewards for hard work

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• Must have experience with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Calm and trustworthy, with a positive attitude.
• Able to assist with personal care support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines from morning support to bedtime.
• Planning fun, person-centred activities.
• Contributing to tailored support plans.
• Keeping accurate support notes.

Skills

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

Previous experience in a care/support setting

Ability to build therapeutic relationships

Confidence as a driver

Patient and calm approach

Education

Valid manual UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Casual Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Hours: 0 hours contract, flexible, 14 hour long shifts, 7.30am to 9.30pm, Monday to Sunday. Sleep-ins are paid additionally at the rate of £50.00 per sleep

Salary: £12.96 per hour plus benefits

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence required

Visa Sponsorships: Not available

What’s In It For You?

• Paid training & career development – grow with us
• Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back
• Wagestream – access your earnings instantly, stay in control

What You’ll Need

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
• Previous experience in a care/support setting
• A valid manual UK driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting daily routines – from morning support to bedtime
• Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing
• Contributing to tailored support plans
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
• Keeping accurate support notes – every detail matters

Who will you be supporting

CB – I’m looking for you to assist me to do the things I love. I am a young lady with learning disabilities and some complex health needs, including epilepsy, so experience of this would be essential.

You must be a happy, calm, enthusiastic and trustworthy person, to be a part of my team. You will assist me to conduct the life I want, and encourage and develop my communication skills including Makaton and picture cards.

Sometimes I need a quiet environment in my home but I love being around people who have a great personality and can make me laugh. I really enjoy listening to music – especially reggae (Bob Marley is my favourite). I’d love it if you liked these things too.

I’d love for people to join my team who are 100% reliable and able to provide me with personal care support.

AH -has limited communication skills and uses a small amount of Makaton. While AH has a small vocabulary, with a regular staff team, they will learn to communicate effectively with him. AH can be repetitive with words at times, so you will need a patient and calm approach. In addition, the ability to redirect the conversation.

AH is a very active person and has planned activities every weekday. You will need to be a confident driver and physically fit as you will be required to juggle and engage in multiple appointments, which include:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday - Rare Breeds Centre
• Monday and Tuesday - Farm Day, assisting with wheelbarrows and other farmyard activities
• Wednesday - Arts and Crafts (group with vulnerable adults)
• Thursday - Hydrotherapy in Canterbury (comfortable driving in rush-hour traffic)
• Friday - Gardening at Rare Breeds (physical day)

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you don’t just work — you thrive, hit that apply button and let’s make a difference together.

Our Benefits

Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being as much as the support you provide. We can offer you:

• Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
• Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Access to Wage Stream to advance wages before payday, savings options, discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers).

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. We also provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults and assist 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 Welfare

SeeAbility 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 Recruitment

As 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 health or social care, or children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior to offering a start date at SeeAbility’s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility 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 pleased to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s 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 exemption from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) applies to genuine occupational requirements.

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