Support Worker

SeeAbility; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services provider in Sittingbourne is seeking a compassionate Female Support Worker to provide assistance to individuals with learning disabilities and epilepsy. This role involves personal care, planning activities, and building positive relationships. Candidates must possess a valid UK driving licence and have experience in similar support settings. This position offers guaranteed hours and an enriching work environment focused on making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

Guaranteed hours

Supportive team vibes

Access to earnings instantly

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care/support setting.
• The legal right to live and work in the UK.
• Calm, patient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines – from morning to bedtime.
• Planning fun, person-centred activities.
• Providing personal care and medication.

Skills

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

Experience with Learning Disabilities & Epilepsy

Resilient, compassionate

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Role Description

Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Salary: £13.09 per hour (£25,525.50 per annum) plus benefits.

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, guaranteed – stability you can count on

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence required

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 (formally 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 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

Help a young woman with learning disabilities and epilepsy enjoy the things she loves—music, laughter, and good company. You’ll use Makaton and picture cards to communicate, provide personal care, and bring positivity every day.

Support a lively individual with a packed schedule—farm work, arts & crafts, hydrotherapy, and gardening. Calm, patient communication and a positive attitude are key. Driving confidence is a must!

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with Learning Disabilities & Epilepsy
• PEG Feeding & Positive Behaviour Support
• UK Driving Licence
• Resilient, compassionate, and ready to empower independence

What You’ll Do

• Personal care, meals, and medication
• Build strong relationships
• Support hobbies, holidays, and social activities
• Promote dignity and respect every step of the way

If you’re calm, caring, and love making a difference—apply now and start changing lives today!

For further details about the Support Worker job profile, see www.seeability.org/supportworker.

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

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.