Support Worker

SeeAbility; Birchington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support provider based in Birchington is seeking a dedicated Support Worker. This role involves supporting individuals in their daily activities and encouraging independence while ensuring a positive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, prior experience in a care setting, and a manual UK driving licence. With a commitment to staff development, the role also offers guaranteed hours and extensive support. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a rewarding environment, apply today.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Paid training & career development

Supportive team environment

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English (spoken & written) needed.
• Experience in a care/support setting required.
• Must have a valid manual UK driving licence.
• Legal right to live and work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support in activities and daily living.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Work with behaviour support teams.
• Maintain a calm and happy home environment.
• Be open-minded and ready to learn.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Experience in a care/support setting

Manual UK driving licence

Patience and resilience

Job description

Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Birchington, Kent

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

Hours: 37.5 hours 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
• 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

I’m looking for calm, confident Support Workers with a great sense of humour who aren’t easily offended. You’ll help me live the life I want—building skills, confidence, and independence—while keeping things positive and fun.

I enjoy walking, music, eating out, and people-watching, so if you share these interests, even better! You’ll need to be physically fit, reliable, and comfortable providing personal care. My autism and health needs mean life can be challenging at times, but with patience and resilience, we’ll make progress together.

What you’ll do:

• Support me in activities and daily living
• Encourage independence and life skills
• Work with my behaviour support team
• Maintain a calm, happy home environment
• Be open-minded, non-judgemental, and ready to learn

If you’ve supported people with complex needs or challenging behaviours, or helped someone transition from an ATU to supported living, you’ll be a great fit.

For further details about Kent the Support Worker job profile, please click the link below: www.seeability.org/supportworker

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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.

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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 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 Confident employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their 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.