Support Worker

Description:

Role Description
Support Worker – Driver’s Only
You must live and have the Right to Work in the UK. SeeAbility is unable to support any sponsorship requests.
Location: Seaford, East Sussex

Salary: £23,400 per annum plus benefits.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis.
Shifts: 7.00am to 3.00pm and 2.00pm to 10.00pm, Monday to Sunday.
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent.You MUST hold a UK Driving licence to apply for this role.
Essential Candidate Criteria

Hold a UK Manual Driving licence and willing to drive other vehicles.
Empathetic, Caring and Compassionate.
Enthusiastic Team Player.
Hold the Right to Work in the UK. 
Who will you be supporting?
Barclay House is an accessible 9-bedroom purpose-built residential home for adults with a range of disabilities. We specialise in supporting and assisting people with sight loss.
Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking established team, who always strive to improve the lives of others? We aim to excel as a specialist provider of quality care and support, who put the people at the heart of everything we do.
Come and be part of something extraordinary!
Furthermore, as Support Worker you will be responsible for: 
 Assisting with personal care, laundry, meal preparation, medication and administration;
 Getting to know the people you support and help them to live their lives meaningfully, in the way they wish to;
 Taking personal responsibility for the quality of care and assistance delivered to the people you support;
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people you will be supporting;
Helping the people you support plan towards and achieve both short and long term aims; 
 Planning, promoting, and encouraging activities such as holidays and social engagements and life skills;
 Being creative and exploring new opportunities;
 Assisting the people we support to manage their personal affairs, including making, preparing, and attending any appointments.
ensuring the people you support and their families are treated with respect, dignity, equality, and equity;
 working in accordance with SeeAbility’s values.For further information about Barclay House, please click the link below:
 
Read more about Barclay House
 
About you
What are we looking for:
Be open-minded and empower equality for the people we support.
Be motivational and able to guide someone to achieve their potential.
Be forward-thinking and use imaginative solutions to break down barriers.
Be committed to continuous learning and personal growth.
Hold experience in social care or willingness to learn from others, full training will be provided.You will be looking for up to 37.5 hours per week and happy to work on a rota basis, covering a combination of mornings, evenings, and every other weekend.
If this is you, we would love to hear from you.  We are looking for people who embrace differences, promote inclusivity, and value and respect one another.
Being a driver with a manual licence is essential.
Safer Recruitment and Diversity
SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we collaborate with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining.
SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion among our workforces. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support.

Our Benefits
Your rewards
Training and Development
At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you have face-to-face training, e-learning, and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.
Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and have support in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications - Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5, which are funded by SeeAbility!
Your extraordinary opportunities

Leadership development academy and talent programme for the next steps in your career.
Fully paid essential training.
Funded professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available.
Annual excellence awards.
Long service awards and recognition.
Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future.
We are a Living Wage Employer.
Free Winter Breakfast Club – January to March.Your work-life balance

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service).
Life events - Time off when you need it most.
Flexible working - We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation.Your money goes further

Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants, and activities.
Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts.
Save 10% on monthly bus travel.
Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates.
Employer contributory pension scheme - Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future. 
Refer a friend and receive £600 (Support Workers to Deputy only).
Paid DBS and renewals.
Season ticket loans.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Discounted mobile phone options.Your wellbeing counts

Life assurance of two times annual salary.
Organisational Sick Pay Scheme after 6 months service starting at 2 weeks and increases with service up to 12 weeks at 3 years’ service.
Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support.
Free eye care vouchers.
Discounted gym membership