Support Worker

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

Job summary

A notable charity focused on disability support is seeking a Male Support Worker in Basingstoke. This role involves supporting individuals with complex care needs by assisting with daily routines, planning activities, and building therapeutic relationships. Candidates must have strong communication skills, a valid driving licence, and experience in a care setting. The position offers up to 37.5 hours per week with competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities. Join a dedicated team that makes a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

Flexible working options

Financial benefits including discounts

Qualifications

• Required to have a valid manual UK driving licence.
• Must have experience in a care/support setting.
• Strong command of spoken and written English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines from morning to bedtime.
• Plan fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing.
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Keep accurate support notes.

Skills

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

Previous experience in a care/support setting

Valid manual UK driving licence

Job description

Role Description

Male Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Hours: up to 37.5 hours contract, permanent

Salary: £13.09 per hour (£25,525 per annum) plus benefits

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence required
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
• 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

At Elmwood Way we support afantastic gentleman with complex care needs and learning disabilities, including those with challenging behaviours. 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.

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

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. 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 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).
• Documentation to confirm identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure medical suitability for the role.
• References to provide evidence of conduct in roles relating to health or social care, or to children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior to offering a start date 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 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, exemptions from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

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