Support Worker

SeeAbility; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability charity in the UK is seeking a Female Support Worker in Exeter. This role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities through daily routines and activities while maintaining accurate support notes. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and previous care experience. The position offers up to 37.5 hours per week with competitive pay of £13.09 per hour alongside benefits like paid training and work-life balance options. Join a team committed to making a significant difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

Flexible working options

Recognition & rewards

Access to Wage stream App

24/7 employee assistance program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Previous experience in a care/support setting

Job description

Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Exeter, Devon

Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week, permanent

Salary: £13.09 per hour (£25,525.5 per year) plus benefits

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
• 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

Exeter Support Service is a supported living service for adults with learning and other disabilities, many of whom have sight loss. Our care is individually tailored and person-centred, and follows a thorough assessment of need and be familiar with each individual's aspirations.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to empower someone to live life boldly and independently. As part of a close‑knit team.

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.

Our Benefits

• 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: Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).

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 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 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

• 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

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.

Ready to Apply?

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