Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £12.30 per hour (£23,985 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours
Hours: 7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 8.00 am – 4.00 pm, 1:00 pm– 9.00 pm, 2:00 pm– 10:00 pm (Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis. Please note, the shifts may vary due to the needs of the people we support)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Driving Requirement: A valid full UK manual driving license is desirable.
Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
* Visual impairment
* High complex physical health needs
* Autism, mental health and learning disabilities
About You
Are you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others' lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for individuals to join our colleague team who can stay calm under pressure, who are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach, and handle behaviours that others might find challenging. If you have a manual UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative vehicles, you're exactly who we're looking for.
What will you be doing?
As a Support Worker, you'll be more than just their support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing:
* Daily Care & Support: Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
* Building Relationships: Getting to know the people you support, understanding their needs, and helping them live life on their own terms.
* Empowering Independence: Assisting with personal goals, from daily activities to long-term aspirations, and encouraging creative exploration.
* Social Engagement: Supporting activities like holidays, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone can enjoy what they love doing.
* Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.
Who you will be Supporting?
At Waterside House we support 14 individuals with various disabilities including: visual impairment, autism, physical disabilities, mental health and learning disabilities. Here are some of their interests and hobbies:
* John: is a music lover and has his own radio show that can be accessed by tuning in via the internet. Loves talking about music and taking song requests and talking about local weather.
* Jan: is an avid Wycombe Wanderers football fan. Attends all their home matches and loves playing Ukulele even though he is visually impaired.
* Jane: is a lover of Reiki, art and animals. Loves a man in uniform and pamper days. Her extreme interest is her love for the music band Coldplay.
* Joe: is a social butterfly and hates being on her own. Has vast knowledge of various music and artists.
* Josh: is Mr. Independent! Volunteered in West Wycombe as a tour guide and is a history enthusiast.
* Jake: is the most people-oriented at our home. Loves volunteering as a buddy at the local hospital.
* Jon: is one of the most independent electric wheelchair users. Loves going to the cinema and meeting friends.
*Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individuals' confidentiality.
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.
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.
* References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to health or social care.
Diversity
We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability.
Why work for us?
Your development and appreciation:
* Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate
* Funded professional qualifications – QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+)
* Annual excellence awards
* Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
* Development Discussions
* Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career
Your work-life balance:
* 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service
* Life events: Time off when you need it most
* 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
* Paid Fertility Leave
* Flexible Working
Your money goes further:
* £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
* Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends
* Access to Tickets for Good
* Employer contributory pension scheme
* Paid DBS and renewals
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