Learning Disabilities Support Worker | Flexible, Rewarding

Essex Cares Limited; Benfleet; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

55p paid per mile

Up to 32 days annual leave

Fully paid induction and training

Career development opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Annual bonus

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

contributory pension up to 6%

Healthcare support scheme

Employee Loyalty Scheme

Employee referral programme

Blue Light Card access

Mental health first aiders

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

Essex Cares Limited is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our ECL team. The role involves delivering personalised support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, promoting independence, social inclusion and quality of life.

You will provide practical, emotional and social support and may assist with personal care and daily living tasks. Travel across Essex for training and work at multiple centres and in the community is required.

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing a high level of care to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Empathetic approach and willingness to provide personal care.
• Proactive, able to use initiative and work flexibly.
• Live by ECL's values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, emotional and social support to help clients achieve outcomes.
• Assist with daily living tasks, personal care and nutrition.
• Deliver personalised plans to foster independence and social inclusion.
• Travel across Essex for training, work at other centres and in the community.

Skills

Compassionate care

Active listening

Empathy

Independence

Communication skills

Job description

Essex Cares Limited is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our ECL team. The role involves delivering personalised support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, promoting independence, social inclusion and quality of life.

You will provide practical, emotional and social support and may assist with personal care and daily living tasks. Travel across Essex for training and work at multiple centres and in the community is required.