Activity & Resource Support Worker - Urgent Position

We are searching for an enthusiastic Activity & Resource Support Worker to join our incredible team at See Ability in Tadley, Hampshire.
Growing your career as a Full Time Activity & Resource Support Worker is an awesome opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in communication, planning and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Activity & Resource Support Worker at See Ability today!

Role Description

Activity & Resource Support Worker

Salary: £10.52 per hour + Benefits

Location:Heather House, Tadley

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week. Part-time position available also.

Who will you be supporting?

Heather House provides support for  young adults with a range of disabilities. We specialise in supporting and assisting people with sight loss and offer individual personalised support in our Nursing  Home throughout the Tadley area. We aim to excel as a specialist provider of quality care and support, ensuring the people we support are at the heart of everything we do.

We provide support to 15 young people, 10 ladies and 5 gentlemen who are determined to live life to the full. No two days are the same, our individuals enjoy going out shopping, for dinner, swimming, gym and they even have individual  music lessons with our service tutor. 

Our homes each have their own welcoming and experienced team of Support Workers, Deputy’s and Managers who will assist you in your journey and help your professional development.

About You

By joining us at Heather house, part of SeeAbility, you will be able to help the people we support live an extraordinary life.

You will predominantly deliver/facilitate sessions on a 1:1 or group basis, working alongside other team members and under the guidance of the Activity and Resource Co-ordinator.  You will be supporting people to do activities they like and also exploring new activities that they may also enjoy, but at the same time maintaining existing skills. 

Some of the activities we offer are:

Cookery, Gardening (seasonal), Arts and Crafts, Interactive, Music, pamper sessions and out & about.

You will have an enthusiastic and passionate approach to ensure a lively and varied programme is offered and that individuals are enabled to participate as fully as possible.

As a Day Service Support Worker you will:

• Be an excellent communicator.
• Be a role model to others.
• Be able to keep accurate records.
• Demonstrate a good attendance record.
• Be able to solve problems.
• Be able to work on your own initiative.
• Be keen to learn and progress.

About SeeAbility

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.

At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you will be equipped with face-to-face training, e-learning and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.

Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and be supported in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications - Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5, which are funded by SeeAbility!

Our Benefits

Your extraordinary opportunities

•       Leadership development academy and talent programme for the next steps in your career

•       Fully paid essential training

•       Funded professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available

•       Annual excellence awards

•       Long service awards and recognition

•       Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future

 

Your work-life balance

•       28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)

•       Buy and sell up to 3 days annual leave

•       Life events - Time off when you need it most

•       Flexible working - We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation

 

Your money goes further

•       Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities

•       Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts

•       Save 10% on monthly bus travel

•       Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates

•       Employer contributory pension scheme - Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future

•       Refer a friend and receive £600

•       Paid DBS and renewals

•       Season ticket loans

•       Discounted mobile phone options

 

Your wellbeing counts

•       Life assurance of 2x annual salary

•       Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support

•       Free eye care vouchers

•       Discounted gym membership

 

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Benefits of working as a Activity & Resource Support Worker in Tadley, Hampshire:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package