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Senior Support Worker


Company : SeeAbility


Location : ferndown,


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role DescriptionFemale Senior Support Worker Make Every Day Matter!Location:Ferndown, DorsetHours: 37.5hours contract, full time, permanentSalary: 28,080 per year (14.40 per hour) plus benefitsDriving Licence:UK full Driving licence requiredVisa Sponsorships:Not availableWhats In It For You? Paid training & career development grow with usSupportive team vibes weve got your backWagestream access your earnings instantly, stay in controlWhat Youll Need Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)Previous experience in a care/support setting with challenging behaviourA valid manual UK driving licenceThe legal right to live and work in the UKQCF in Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with willingness to undertake level 3, and demonstrate reasonable knowledge of regulatory standards for supported/residential living.Previous experience in a Senior role.What Youll Be Doing Supporting daily routines from morning support to bedtimePlanning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeingContributing to tailored support plansBuilding therapeutic relationships that truly make a differenceKeeping accurate support notes every detail mattersWho Youll Be SupportingAt Arnold Road, Dorset we support a lovely lady who recently transitioned from a long-stay acute setting to her own home, supported by SeeAbility. She has moderate learning disabilities but manages her personal care with minimal prompting. A homebody at heart, she prefers staying in and communicates using a mix of Makaton and her own unique signs.Youll be making a real impact with people who have:AutismLearning disabilitiesBehaviours that challengeIf yourecompassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. Its hands-on, its heart-led, and yes its brilliant.For further details about the role of Senior Support Worker job profile, please click the links provided below:www.seeability.org/seniorsupportworkerReady to Apply?If youre looking for a role where youdont just work you thrive, hit that apply button and lets make a difference together.Our BenefitsWhy work for us?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). Further opportunities include attending our leadership development academy and ongoing development discussions.Recognition & Rewards:From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work wont go unnoticed.Work-Life Balance:Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.Financial Benefits:500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues,Access to the Wagestream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rates and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing,plus discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.Wellbeing Support:Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.Refer a Friend:Receive 600 (Support Workers toSenior Support Workersonly).Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. We recently celebrated our 225thanniversary, 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 andassists 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 WelfareSeeAbility 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 RecruitmentAs 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 ensuresatisfactory 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.DiversitySeeAbility 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. Everyones 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, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.#INDSJSJBRP1_UKTJ