Support Worker

SeeAbility; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Salary: £13.69 per hour (£26,695 per annum) plus benefits

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

Driving Requirement: Manual UK a valid 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
• 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 You’ll Be Supporting

Join us in our shared homes where you’ll support five amazing individuals. You won’t be alone – you’ll be part of a passionate, caring team.

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

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

• Autism
• Learning disabilities
• Behaviours that challenge

For further details about Support Worker job profile, please read the information below.

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.

Benefits

Why Join Us as a Support Worker?

We don’t just offer jobs – we build careers and celebrate people.

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

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

Money & Benefits

• £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
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance pay & savings via Wagestream

Wellbeing

• Cycle to Work scheme
• 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 concerning the provision of services relating to health or social care, or to children or vulnerable adults

These checks will be carried out and completed prior to 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 Confidence Employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinions 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) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.