Care Support Worker

Georgetomlinsonprimary; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in supported housing is seeking a compassionate Care Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and sensory impairments. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting clients in daily living and encouraging their participation in hobbies and community activities. With a focus on kindness and respect for individual needs, you will work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. Enjoy generous benefits including annual leave, pension contributions, and additional volunteering days, all while making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

25 days' annual holiday

Two additional paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits scheme

4 x salary life assurance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in British Sign Language (Level 1 or above).
• Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and health needs.
• Create and implement support plans for customers.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Support for vulnerable individuals

Attention to detail

Education

Level 1 or 2 qualification in BSL

Job description

The vacancy

Charles Harper House is a supported housing service for people with learning disabilities and sensory impairments, such as visual or hearing loss. The scheme consists of eight self-contained flats, two on-site offices, a communal area, and a large garden. Staff in the service are trained in British Sign Language (BSL), and it is essential that you hold a Level 1 or 2 qualification in BSL for this role. This role can either be full-time (37.5 hrs a week) or part-time (22.5 hrs a week).

Your typical day could start with creating and implementing support plans consistently and correctly for our customers. Then you might be supporting individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities at home and in their community by being innovative, enthusiastic and encouraging.

As a Care Support Worker, you'll be assisting people to live their best life. With a particular focus supporting people with kindness and compassion. You will support people with all aspects of daily living including assisting people with their personal care and health needs.

Your kind, compassionate and driven to protect the rights of the people you support. You'll respect individual characters you are supporting and the different wants and needs they may have. To be successful in this role you'll need to be available to work on a rota basis which is covered over a 24/7 period. Some waking nights and sleep ins will be required.

Could it be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll be:

• Qualified in British Sign Language (Level 1 or above) - essential
• The understanding and ability to respond to people's unique needs and desires.
• Experience of providing support to vulnerable individuals.
• The ability to maintain records, with high levels of attention to detail.

In return, Peabody offers:

• 25 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

Are you ready to apply?

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, George Murphy, [e-mail]

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 5th May 2025 .

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.