Jobs in Merstone

Role Description
Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!
Location: : Postcode area SO15 
Hours: 37.5 hours a week contract
Salary: £25,525.09 per year (£13.09 per hour) plus benefits
Visa Sponsorships: Not available
For this role you will need: Ideally someone who loves gaming and also a confident swimmer
Full UK driving licence: You will be required to use your own car and have the relevant business insurance
What’s In It For You?

Paid training & career development – grow with us
Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back
Wagestream – access your earnings instantly, stay in controlWhat You’ll Need

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
Previous experience in a care/support setting
The legal right to live and work in the UKWhat You’ll Be Doing

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 mattersWho You’ll Be Supporting
A young man supported by SeeAbility in his own home is looking for calm, patient, and positive individual to join his dedicated support team. He has autism and learning disabilities and while his behaviour can occasionally be challenging, he is seeking someone who can help him lead an active and fulfilling life.
The ideal candidate will be physically fit, reliable, and passionate about supporting others to gain independence. If you love gaming, then this role is definitely for you, as the person we support is a keen gamer. If you enjoy making a meaningful difference and thrive in a person-centred environment, this could be a great opportunity to join a rewarding and supportive role
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to empower someone to live life boldly and independently. As part of a close-knit team.
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.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a role where you don’t just work — you thrive, hit that apply button and let’s make a difference together.

Our Benefits
Why 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).
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: 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).About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. We recently celebrated 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.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
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