Support Worker

Registered As The Royal School For The Blind, Seeability, Southmead, City of Bristol

Support Worker

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Registered As The Royal School For The Blind, Seeability, Southmead, City of Bristol

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 20 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: b9ec31ec5b57495c91ab2fef9479c2ff

Location ref: Southmead, City of Bristol

Full Job Description

  • 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 South Gloucestershire Support Service in Henbury, we're proud to support a lively group of adults with a range of disabilities, including visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. Our home is full of energy, creativity, and connection. The people we support love being out and about - whether it's dancing at discos, enjoying a pint at the pub, hitting the shops, or spending quality time with family. Passionate about the arts? So are we! From local theatre trips and craft sessions to music concerts and choir performances, there's always something exciting on the calendar. 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.

  • Good 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

    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. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists 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. 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 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 please 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 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.

    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 the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
  • Wellbeing Support: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
  • Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/support-worker-126718537