Support Worker, Mental Health

Role Description
Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location:

Exeter, Devon

Hours:

22.5 hours per week, permanent
Salary: £13.09 per hour, plus benefits
Visa Sponsor ships:
Not available
Driving licence:
Full UK manual licence required

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 control

What 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 matters

Who You’ll Be Supporting
Exeter Support Service is a supported living service for adults with learning and other disabilities, many of whom have sight loss. Our care is individually tailored and person-centred, and follows a thorough assessment of need and be familiar with each individual's aspirations.
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.
For further details about Support Worker job profile, please click the links provided below:
Support Worker role profile
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 See Ability, 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, See Ability 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.
See Ability 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
See Ability 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.
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