Employment Support Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Support Worker to join their dedicated team at Worklink in Bridlington. This role focuses on empowering adults with learning disabilities and autism through practical training and social skills development. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, possess strong communication abilities, and have experience working in social care settings. You will play a crucial role in teaching horticulture skills, fostering independence, and ensuring a safe environment for clients. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals while enjoying ongoing support and training from a large organization.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career opportunities

Support to complete Care Certificate

Benefits of working for a large organisation

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide work-based training for adults with learning disabilities.
• Teach horticulture skills to aid progression into employment.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of the service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Horticulture Knowledge

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

The job itself

An opportunity has arisen for an Employment Support Worker based at Worklink, Sewerby Bridlington.

Worklink is a team within the Directorate of Adults Specialist Services supporting adults who have a learning disability or autism to obtain paid employment, based at Sewerby Worklink.

The Employment Support Worker will work as part of a motivated team of staff. The post holder will be responsible for work-based training for people with a learning disability and autism, enabling adults to learn practical, social, and independence skills. Working at the Sewerby Bridlington base, the role involves teaching horticulture skills which enable progression towards and into employment.

We are looking for a motivated and focused individual who has drive and energy. You must be able to work collaboratively and have excellent communication skills. This role is six hours daily, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.

You will ensure that the service is operated in a safe and effective manner on a day-to-day basis and implement and adhere to all service procedures, including health and safety procedures. All other relevant training will be provided. The successful candidate will need to complete The Care Certificate on commencement of the post, which will be provided by the ERYC and will take approximately 12 weeks.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with adults with a learning disability.

Candidates should have the necessary written and verbal communication skills to ensure that we are working to a high standard.

You will:

• Be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach.
• Have experience of working in a care setting or other social care role.
• Be able to communicate well and develop rapport with people.
• Have an understanding of issues affecting vulnerable people.
• Be able to respond positively to changing needs of clients and service.
• Have some knowledge of horticulture or an interest in it.

We offer:

• Benefits of working for a large organisation.
• Support to complete the Care Certificate.
• Ongoing training.
• Career opportunities.

We look forward to hearing from you if this sounds like the right opportunity for you.