Enabling Support Worker

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in individual and family services is seeking Enabling Support Workers in Harlow. This full-time role involves providing compassionate support to adults with profound disabilities, ensuring their well-being and quality of life. With a focus on person-centered care, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £500 after 12 months

Birthday off with card and option to use annual leave

Rewards based on CQC ratings

Recognition opportunities for exceptional work

Comprehensive training provided

Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Access to employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Passionate and skilled individuals with experience in care.
• Ability to follow person-centered support plans.
• Willingness to cover sleep-in sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to individuals.
• Maintain accurate records as required.
• Administer personal care and medication if needed.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Harlow

Salary: £12.25 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Note: This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are recruiting Enabling Support Workers.

We seek passionate, talented, skilled, and experienced individuals to join a caring and community-minded team.

Our belief is that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life, and we are committed to providing the best possible support. Our core values are: Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care, and education focus on inclusion and support. We are dedicated to professional, flexible, and personalized care, striving to help individuals thrive and live well.

The Role

As an Enabling Support Worker, your role involves providing support and encouragement, following the guidance of the person supported and their person-centered support plan.

You will maintain accurate records as required, and may be asked to administer personal care and medication.

There will be a requirement to cover sleep-in sessions, for which you will receive an additional £60 per sleep-in.

The home, located on the outskirts of Harlow, Essex, offers person-centered, responsive, residential care for ten adults with profound physical and intellectual disabilities, including quadriplegia and Down’s Syndrome.

The facility comprises two spacious, adjoining bungalows, with amenities such as a sensory garden and sensory room. It provides a modern, accessible, and welcoming environment with 24/7 support.

Benefits

• Welcome bonus of £500 after 12 months of employment (terms apply)
• Opportunity to take your birthday off, with a card and the option to use your annual leave
• Rewards based on CQC ratings: £30 gift voucher for 'good' ratings, £50 for 'outstanding'
• Recognition opportunities for going above and beyond, including nominations for gift vouchers up to £50
• Comprehensive training provided
• Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (first 5 years), increasing to 28 days after 5 years
• Pension scheme
• Access to employee assistance programs

To Apply

If you believe you are suitable and eager to work with us, please click apply to be redirected to our website and complete your application.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Individual and Family Services