Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading disability charity in the UK is hiring a Female Support Worker located in Tadley, Hampshire. In this role, you will support young adults with complex needs in daily routines, plan activities that promote wellbeing, and contribute to personalized support plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary, guaranteed hours, and various professional development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Paid training & career development

Supportive team environment

Employee assistance program

Comprehensive training and career progression

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in care/support settings is required.
• A valid manual UK driving licence is necessary.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines from morning to bedtime.
• Plan person-centered activities that boost wellbeing.
• Contribute to tailored support plans.
• Build therapeutic relationships to make a difference.
• Keep accurate support notes.

Skills

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

Experience in a care/support setting

Manual UK driving licence

Legal right to live and work in the UK

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Tadley, Hampshire

Salary: £13.20 per hour (£25,740 per annum) plus benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, permanent

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
• 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 Heather House – Specialist Support that Makes Every Moment Count

We’re home to sixteen incredible young adults living with complex neurological, learning, and physical disabilities, including Juvenile Batten disease and Rett syndrome. Despite their challenges, they lead joyful lives in a warm and supportive environment.

From music therapy and hydrotherapy to festive celebrations and community outings, every day at Heather House is filled with laughter, care, and connection. Help us continue creating unforgettable moments — join our team and make a real difference.

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

• Physical and learning disabilities
• Complex health needs
• Juvenile Batten Disease (CLN3)
• Life-limiting Neurodegenerative Conditions

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.

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.

#INDHP

Our Benefits

Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide. We can offer you:

• 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 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: 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 and Senior Support Workers only).
• Free Breakfast Club: Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast at our home, available every morning (January to March).

About 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 assists 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 and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that prospective employees will be subject to the following:

• 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 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.