At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in their daily lives, encouraging independence and following personalised care plans.
- Company: Shaftesbury, a caring organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, birthday off, and bonuses for outstanding performance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying great perks and training.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with a desire to support others; experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 13 £ per hour.
At Shaftesbury Burnham on Sea we are recruiting Enabling Support Workers. Somerset is an independent living service that provides flexible, client‑driven care, health and inclusion support for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.
About The Role
As an Enabling Support Worker you will provide support and encouragement, following direction from the person supported and the person‑centred support plan. You will maintain accurate records in line with service requirements and may be required to administer personal care and medication. Covering sleep‑in sessions is required, and you will receive an additional £60 per sleep‑in.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury:
- Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of 12 months of employment (terms apply)
- Happy Birthday benefit – a birthday card and the option to take a day off on your birthday, deducted from your annual entitlement.
- Great CQC/CIW or RQIA reward – £30 gift voucher for a good or equivalent rating, £50 voucher for outstanding rating.
- Opportunity for recognition letters from the Executive Leadership Team and gift vouchers up to £50 for outstanding performance.
- Excellent training package for all staff.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holidays for the first 5 years (increasing to 28 days + 8 bank holidays after 5 years).
- Pension scheme.
- Access to our employee assistance programme.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities and welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Enabling Support Worker - Burnham on Sea, Somerset - £12.95 per hour in Burnham-on-Sea employer: ShaftesburyGroupUK
At Shaftesbury York House, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values compassion and community impact. Our flexible care roles provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, with competitive benefits including additional pay for sleep-in shifts, ensuring our staff feel valued and empowered in their mission to enable independent living for those we support.
