Current Vacancies
At Ability we focus on ability, not disability. Do you share our values and have a positive attitude? If so, you could make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in your area who need care or support to be able to live more independently.
Empathy, communication skills and team work are vital for our roles along with your positive “can do” attitude and commitment to the highest standards of customer service. We offer a culture of support and leadership, extensive training, health care scheme and contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
With the cost of living crisis evolving every day, you may be in a situation where you are facing uncertain times and currently worrying about how to make ends meet, or in a position where you want and can help the most vulnerable people in your community.
Ability have a positive solution – we are hiring!
To ensure we can continue to deliver care and support to our vulnerable customers, we are looking for people who have a positive can-do attitude and are available to start immediately.
Vacancy Type
Housing |
Care & Support |
Head Office |
Care & Support
Make a real difference every day
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can empower people to live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives?
Ability Housing is looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our friendly team at Wishbone Way, Woking.
Our supported housing service provides specialist support for adults with Mental Health, learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern. We support people both within our accommodation-based service and in their own homes across the local community, promoting independence, choice, inclusion and wellbeing.
About You
We’re looking for people who:
- Are passionate about supporting people with dignity, respect and compassion.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
- Have a positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude.
- Can work independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team.
- Are committed to promoting independence, choice and community inclusion.
Previous experience is welcome but not essential. If you have the right values and a willingness to learn, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, no two days are the same. You’ll work alongside customers to help them live as independently as possible, supporting them to achieve their personal goals and enjoy meaningful lives.
Your role may include:
- Supporting customers with daily living skills and maintaining their homes.
- Promoting independence, choice and self-confidence.
- Supporting customers to access education, employment, volunteering and leisure activities.
- Encouraging participation within the local community.
- Supporting customers with appointments, shopping and social activities.
- Administering medication (following training).
- Providing personal care where required, always promoting dignity and independence.
- Working in both our accommodation-based service and supporting customers living independently within the community.
Vacancy Details
We currently have: 4 Full-Time positions (40 hours per week)
The successful candidates will work on a rolling rota, including:
- Days
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Bank Holidays
- Sleep-in shifts
A full UK driving licence would be desirable due to the community-based aspects of the role.
Salary
£26,507.98 per annum (40 hours)
£12.71 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive management and leadership team
- Company healthcare scheme
- 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Mileage allowance of 55p per mile
- Occupational Sick Pay.
Safer Recruitment
This role is subject to satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Why Join Ability Housing?
At Ability Housing, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of their choosing.
Our teams work in partnership with customers to promote independence, build confidence, develop life skills and create opportunities for people to participate fully in their local communities.
Make a real difference every day
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can empower people to live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives?
Ability Housing is looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our friendly team at Pound House, Dorking.
Our supported housing service provides specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, Down syndrome, autism and behaviours of concern. We support people both within our accommodation-based service and in their own homes across the local community, promoting independence, choice, inclusion and wellbeing.
About You
We’re looking for people who:
- Are passionate about supporting people with dignity, respect and compassion.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
- Have a positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude.
- Can work independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team.
- Are committed to promoting independence, choice and community inclusion.
Previous experience is welcome but not essential. If you have the right values and a willingness to learn, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, no two days are the same. You’ll work alongside customers to help them live as independently as possible, supporting them to achieve their personal goals and enjoy meaningful lives.
Your role may include:
- Supporting customers with daily living skills and maintaining their homes.
- Promoting independence, choice and self-confidence.
- Supporting customers to access education, employment, volunteering and leisure activities.
- Encouraging participation within the local community.
- Supporting customers with appointments, shopping and social activities.
- Administering medication (following training).
- Providing personal care where required, always promoting dignity and independence.
- Working in both our accommodation-based service and supporting customers living independently within the community.
Vacancy Details
We currently have: 4 Full-Time positions (40 hours per week)
The successful candidates will work on a rolling rota, including:
- Days
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Bank Holidays
- Sleep-in shifts
A full UK driving licence would be desirable due to the community-based aspects of the role.
Salary
£26,507.98 per annum (40 hours)
£12.71 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive management and leadership team
- Company healthcare scheme
- 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Mileage allowance of 55p per mile
- Occupational Sick Pay.
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Safer Recruitment
This role is subject to satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Why Join Ability Housing?
At Ability Housing, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of their choosing.
Our teams work in partnership with customers to promote independence, build confidence, develop life skills and create opportunities for people to participate fully in their local communities.
If you’re looking for a career where every day makes a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Make a real difference every day
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can empower people to live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives?
Ability Housing is looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our friendly team at Genesis House, Staines.
Our supported housing service provides specialist support for adults with Mental Health, Autism , Substance Use and behaviours of concern. We support people both within our accommodation-based service and in their own homes across the local community, promoting independence, choice, inclusion and wellbeing.
About You
We’re looking for people who:
- Are passionate about supporting people with dignity, respect and compassion.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
- Have a positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude.
- Can work independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team.
- Are committed to promoting independence, choice and community inclusion.
Previous experience is welcome but not essential. If you have the right values and a willingness to learn, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, no two days are the same. You’ll work alongside customers to help them live as independently as possible, supporting them to achieve their personal goals and enjoy meaningful lives.
Your role may include:
- Supporting customers with daily living skills and maintaining their homes.
- Promoting independence, choice and self-confidence.
- Supporting customers to access education, employment, volunteering and leisure activities.
- Encouraging participation within the local community.
- Supporting customers with appointments, shopping and social activities.
- Administering medication (following training).
- Providing personal care where required, always promoting dignity and independence.
- Working in both our accommodation-based service and supporting customers living independently within the community.
Vacancy Details
We currently have: 2 Full-Time positions (40 hours per week)
The successful candidates will work on a rolling rota, including:
- Days
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Bank Holidays
- Sleep-in shifts
A full UK driving licence would be desirable due to the community-based aspects of the role.
Salary
£26,507.98 per annum (40 hours)
£12.71 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive management and leadership team
- Company healthcare scheme
- 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Mileage allowance of 55p per mile
- Occupational Sick Pay.
Safer Recruitment
This role is subject to satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Why Join Ability Housing?
At Ability Housing, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of their choosing.
Our teams work in partnership with customers to promote independence, build confidence, develop life skills and create opportunities for people to participate fully in their local communities.
If you’re looking for a career where every day makes a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Support Worker, Woking – reference WOKSW062021
Ability Care & Support provides support to vulnerable adults within the Woking area with learning difficulties/mental health and physical or sensory impairments. We are looking for a Support Workers to join our friendly team on a full-time basis, providing care and support to help our customers make the most of their abilities and support them to live independently. As well as genuine job satisfaction, we can also offer flexible working arrangements. The hours you work will depend on our customers’ needs but we agree these with you upfront. Working as part of a team you will work shifts over a 7-day period which includes weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. Applicants should also be aware the activity of providing personal care is required for a number of our customers.
Vacancies details
We have 2 Full time at Rosedene House in Woking , Surrey, for a permanent position, working full time, 40 hours per week and Part time hours variable. The successful candidates need to be able to be part of rolling rota, covering days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
Benefits Ability offer:
- Excellent hourly rates of pay
- On the Job and E learning training provided.
- Company cash back healthcare scheme on completion of probation
- Life insurance
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn cash rewards
- Accruable Holiday entitlement in addition to your hourly pay rate for Zero Hours and Casuals
- Flexible shifts that meet the needs of our customers, on a full-time/part time or bank basis
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
Requirements for Support Worker
- Right to work in the UK – documents such as passport and national insurance number.
- Driving licence/access to a car is desirable due to the community support. We support travel by paying a mileage allowance of up to 55p per mile
- The ability to work on a shift basis including days, evenings, weekends, waking nights and overnight sleep-ins
- Provide personal care, where required to our customers
- Administer and monitor medication
- Have clear communication skills
- Be able to record and report effectively
The hours you work will depend on our customer needs but we will agree these with you in advance.
Salary – £26,507.98 – 40 hour week (£12.71ph)
This post requires employment references and clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately not able to contact all applicants. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, you should assume that on this occasion, your application has not been successful.
Head Office
Location: Flexible / Hybrid.
Make a difference through leadership
Ability Housing Association is seeking an experienced and values-driven Board Member to also serve as Chair of our Audit, Finance and Risk Committee (AFR).
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a specialist housing provider dedicated to supporting people with disabilities to live independently and with dignity.
About us
Ability Housing is a specialist housing association providing high-quality, accessible homes and services for people with disabilities.
We are committed to delivering safe and sustainable housing, supporting independence and inclusion, and maintaining strong governance and financial resilience.
The role
As a Board Member, you will contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the organisation.
As Chair of the AFR Committee, you will provide leadership and assurance across financial performance, risk management, audit, and compliance.
About you
- Senior experience in finance, audit, or risk
- A recognised financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and governance
- Experience contributing to boards or committees
- Strategic thinking and the ability to challenge constructively
Time commitment
- Board meetings: 4 per year, online
- Committee meetings: 4 per year, online
- Strategy Away Day: 1 per year, in person attendance
- Preparation and additional engagement as required
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability.
Diversity and inclusion
Ability Housing is committed to building a diverse Board and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.