Community Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Web Recruit Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Employee assistance program

Enhanced DBS paid

Salary sacrifice: travel, cycle, gym,

Job summary

Certitude in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for learning disabilities. This permanent role offers full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time options to support people to be active in their communities and maximise independence.

You'll work with teams to use recovery-oriented planning tools, keep accurate records, and help with daily tasks while maintaining professional boundaries. A Full UK Driver's Licence is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate others and build confidence to help people achieve goals.
• Understanding of accountability, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Understanding of challenges faced by people with mental health or learning disability needs.
• Experience in supporting people with mental health or learning disability needs.
• Full UK Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise to enable person-centred outcomes for individuals with complex needs.
• Use recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools.
• Ensure all plans and records are accurate and up to date.
• Support everyday tasks to maximise independence.
• Work with local managers and the team to deliver a great service.
• Undertake various levels of personal care and manual handling.

Skills

Motivate others

Confidentiality

Boundaries

Mental health awareness

Job description

Certitude in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for learning disabilities. This permanent role offers full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time options to support people to be active in their communities and maximise independence.

You'll work with teams to use recovery-oriented planning tools, keep accurate records, and help with daily tasks while maintaining professional boundaries. A Full UK Driver's Licence is required.