Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter
Location:Ferndown, Dorset
Salary:£25,525.50 per year (£13.09 per hour) plus benefits.
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Driving Licence:Manual full UK licence essential
Visa Sponsorship Not AvailableApplicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation.
Make a Real Difference
We are excited to welcome an experienced Support Worker to join our supported living home in Ferndown. 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 itIs This You?
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?
This is a physical, hands‑on role for someone who is experienced in supporting people that may demonstrate challenging behaviour, and to succeed you’ll have:
• Good spoken and written English
• A full UK manual driving licence
• The right to live and work in the UK
• A practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support people throughout the day
• A caring, positive and resilient mindset
If you genuinely care about people, we can teach you the rest.
How Will You Make a Difference
As a Support Worker, you’ll help people live fuller, more independent lives by:
Supporting daily routines from morning to bedtime
Planning and enjoying person‑centred activities — walks, swimming, shopping and trips out
Building trusted, respectful relationships that support confidence and wellbeing
Keeping clear and accurate records
Working closely with colleagues and professionalsThis is a role where building strong relationships is just as important as providing practical support. Please see below links about the role of a Support Worker.
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About the Home
At Arnold Road, Dorset we support a lovely lady who has 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 communicating using a mix of Makaton and her own unique signs.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for more than just a job, a place where you can grow, thrive and truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Hit apply and start making a difference today.
Our Benefits
Why Join us as a 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
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Salary description
£25525.00 - £25525.00 per year