Support Worker

SeeAbility; Kennington; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking a Female Support Worker in Kennington to assist semi-independent adults in daily routines and activities. The worker will engage clients creatively and ensure their safety and happiness. Applicants should have strong communication skills, prior experience in care, and a valid UK driving license. This role offers guaranteed hours and a competitive pay of £13.69/hour along with multiple career development benefits.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

Guaranteed hours

Supportive team environment

Annual Excellence Awards

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills necessary for supporting clients.
• Experience in care/support settings is required.
• Must have a valid manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including morning and evening assistance.
• Plan and engage in person-centred activities.
• Build therapeutic relationships and maintain accurate support notes.

Skills

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

Previous experience in a care/support setting

Valid manual UK driving licence

Job description

Role Description

Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location

Kennington, Oxfordshire

Salary

£13.69 per hour (£26,695 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours

Hours

37.5 hours guaranteed – stability you can count on

Driving Requirement

A valid driving license is required (Manual, UK)

Visa Sponsorships

Not available

What’s In It For You?

• Guaranteed hours – because your time is valuable
• Paid training & career development – grow with us
• Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back
• Stream – 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 You’ll Be Supporting

We are looking for a Female Support Worker, to support semi‑independent adults in our supported living home. You will be creative in ensuring that the people we support are safe, happy, constantly evolving, and are empowered to live the life that they choose.

Jon* Enjoys watching football, playing pool and joining social groups in the community. He also likes going swimming. He needs support and prompting to complete all daily tasks as he can easily get distracted and unfocussed. Jon needs calm and consistency in life.

Jake* is ‘Mr Energiser’ as he is always bursting with energy! He needs regular physical activities such as going out on his skateboard, playing football, long walks and cooking. He is not faint‑hearted, as he also loves participating in banger racing! Jake needs lots of support to complete tasks and to stay focussed.

Joe* is the ‘Mr Independent’ of the home. He has a part‑time job. Enjoys playing pool, walking, going down the pub and sharing his love of rock music. Joe needs support with independent living skills as one of his goals is to live independently.

*Please note: The individual's real name has been changed to maintain confidentiality and protect their identity.

Personality and Condition

You’ll be making a real impact with a person who have:

• Autism
• Learning disabilities
• ADHD
• Mental Health

If you’re compassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. It’s hands‑on, it’s heart‑led, and yes — it’s brilliant.

For further details about Support Worker job profile, please read the link below:

Support Worker role profile

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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.

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Our Benefits

Why Join Us as a SupportWorker? We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.

Your Development & Appreciation

• Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions – your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy – take your next step

Your Work-Life Balance

• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising to 36 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family‑Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave

Your Money Goes Further

• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme – with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Wagestream

Your Wellbeing Counts

• Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home)
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In‑house Wellbeing Coach

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 (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.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from under‑represented 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 exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.