Senior Support Worker

Role Description
Join Our Team as an Senior Support Worker
Location:Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary:£15.06 per hour (£29,367 per annum) plus benefits
Shifts:7.30am – 3:00pm, 2.30 pm – 10.00pm, Sleep in 10:00pm -7:30am (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 (37.5 hours per week), Permanent
Driving Licence:A valid driving license is required (Manual, UK)
Right to Work:Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
 Make a Real Difference
We are excited to welcome Senior Support Worker to join our supported living homes in Bicester. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, champions quality of life, and believes in supporting people to live the lives they choose, while building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you.
 What's in it for you?

Guaranteed hours – stability you can rely on
Paid training and career development – grow your skills with us
A supportive and friendly team – you’ll never be on your own
Stream (formerly Wagestream) – access your pay when you need itLearn more about our benefits and recognition here:
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Do you stay calm when things take time?
Can you explain information clearly and more than once if needed?
Do you value routine, structure and helping others feel safe and confident?
What You’ll Need

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
Hold QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to complete Level 3
A valid manual UK driving licence
The legal right to live and work in the UKWhat You’ll Be Doing

Supervise daily outputs and support the Deputy Manager with staff performance, development, and appraisals
Ensure high-quality care and assistance for individuals
Help people plan and achieve short- and long-term goals
Organize and encourage creative activities, trips, learning, and social events
Treat individuals and families with respect, dignity, and equality
Work in line with SeeAbility’s valuesWho You’ll Be Supporting
Join us in our shared homes where you’ll support 6 amazing individuals. You won’t be alone — you’ll be part of a passionate, caring team.
John* enjoys going to Farmability where he gets to paint, feed the animals, do woodwork and much more. He has built his self-reliance over the years and enjoys days out to theme parks and going on holidays!
Josh* has the best sense of humour and has an infectious smile and is always very helpful. He loves to go swimming and taking rides on the train to explore different places and staycations!
Jess* enjoys listening to music and doing arts and crafts as well as playing with LEGO. She loves going out in her car and train rides to farms and feed the animals. She is a massive fan of Thomas the Tank. Anything you want to know about Thomas, just ask her!
Joe* is an amazing young man, he loves football in particular Ronaldo. He enjoys listening to music, going out shopping in Oxford.  Loves watching YouTube videos about food from around the world and has an appetite for multi cuisines- not to forget he is a brilliant cook and is great at sharing his recipes with staff team. 
*Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individual’s identity confidentiality.
You’ll be making a real impact with people who have:
Autism
Learning disabilities
Physical conditions
Behaviours that challengeIf 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.
For further details about Bicester Support Service, please click the link provided below:
 
Read more about Bicester Support Service
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise: 
Autism
Learning disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Mental Health 
Behaviours that challenge#INDSJS

Our Benefits
Why Join us as a Senior Support Worker 
We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.
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Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to uphold this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
Identity, current address and right-to-work verification

Health declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered

Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adultsAll checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010