Support Worker

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

Job summary

A care organization in Shippon is looking for a Support Worker dedicated to making a meaningful impact in individuals' daily lives. The role involves supporting daily routines and planning activities tailored to enhance personal well-being. Candidates must possess strong English communication skills, experience in care settings, and a valid manual UK driving licence. This is a full-time position with guaranteed hours, paid training, and numerous benefits including bonuses and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

28 days holiday, rising to 36 with long service

Life assurance - 2x annual salary

Wellbeing benefits including free breakfast and gym discounts

Access to a pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good communication in both spoken and written English is essential.
• Experience in a support or care environment is required.
• A valid manual UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines from morning to bedtime.
• Plan person-centred activities to enhance wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate support notes on activities.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Experience in a care/support setting

Valid manual UK driving licence

Job description

Role Description

Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter!

• Location: Shippon, Oxfordshire
• Salary: £13.69 per hour (£26,695 per annum) plus benefits (paid induction; a paid sleep-in shift of £50; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours)
• Hours: 7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 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 - Stability you can count on
• Driving Licence: A valid driving licence is required (Manual, UK)
• Visa Sponsorship: 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 will be Supporting?

James* lives in a single occupancy home which is purposely adapted to meet his complex needs. He loves going out to buy things, walks, drives and sightseeing at the local lakes. When he is not out and about enjoying himself, he usually likes being at home playing with toys, solving puzzles and baking yummy treats. James also loves resting at home while watching TV and listening to music.

*Please note, the real name has been changed to protect the individual's identity confidentiality.

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

• Autism
• Learning disabilities
• Physical conditions
• Behaviours that challenge

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.

Support Worker role profile

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.

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Our Benefits

Why Join Us as a Support Worker?

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 Stream

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 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 exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.