Support Worker

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

Job summary

A charitable care organization is seeking a Support Worker in Abingdon, UK, providing essential daily support to individuals with diverse needs including autism and physical conditions. The role requires strong communication skills and prior experience in care settings. You will be responsible for daily routines and activity planning. Offering £13.69 per hour and various career growth opportunities, it promises a supportive environment for those looking to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

Guaranteed hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Paid DBS & renewals

24/7 help

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Previous experience in a care/support setting

Valid manual UK driving licence

Compassion and resilience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Location: Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Salary: £13.69 per hour (£26,695 per annum) plus benefits, paid induction, 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 – shifts may vary)

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Driving Requirement: A valid full UK manual driving licence is essential

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas

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 will be Supporting?

Jane has her own mobility car and loves going out for long drives. She loves listening to music, sitting on her bean bag with sensory lights on reading fairy tale books!

Jack is one of the most loving and caring people we support. He loves going on adventures on the train, watching the airplanes at the local airport. He has a huge collection of fans that he likes to carry with him around. He has a great sense of humour and a cheeky laugh to go with it and can be very affectionate, asking for head massages and scratches – he loves sensory interaction.

Joseph loves outdoor activities like gardening, taking a picnic and a flask with lots of coffee for long walks. He likes to ride around buses for hours and he is the life of the party!

Josh loves spending time on his own watching old game shows. Sometimes he brings those game shows to life by playing them with his support team. His favourite is strictly come dancing‑ 'Its nice to see you, to see you nice!' When he does decide to go out, his favourite activity is to go to the local shop to buy sausage rolls and race back with his support staff and of course he has to always win!

Joan is the ‘Miss independent’ of the house! She loves working on the farm with the animals and collecting eggs of the chickens during the week and on weekends likes to spend her time going to dog shows, eco‑friendly shops and visiting her family!

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

People We Support

• 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.

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.

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 Wagestream

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 identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure 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 health or social care, or 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 Confidence 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, we are exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.