Sensory Impairment Support Worker - Colchester/Braintree

Essex Cares Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid per mile

Up to 32 days leave

Fully paid induction and training

Career development opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Performance bonus

Pension - NEST

Health cover scheme

Loyalty & long service awards

Referral bonus up to £350

Blue Light Card access

Mental health support

Professional memberships reimbursed

Job summary

Essex Cares Limited is seeking a part‑time Sensory Impairment Support Worker to help adults with sensory needs live independently in Colchester/Braintree. The role includes mileage allowance and community visits from our central Chelmsford office.

The position requires a full driving licence, car access, and availability for 3–4 hours on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. You will work autonomously and within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Access to a car to travel and transport customers.
• Flexible availability, 3–4 hours per day on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Keen to help adults live independently in the community.

Skills

Full driving licence

Access to a car

Flexible

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

Sensory Impairment Support Worker - Colchester/Braintree

• Sensory Impairment Support Worker - Colchester/Braintree

About The Role

Salary: £12.90 per hour plus 55p per mile
Hours :Part-time (upto 20 hour per week)
Shifts: Various hours, Monday, Thursday & Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location: Braintree/Colchester Areas. Central office in Chelmsford.

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and achieve their full potential?

At ECL, our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Sensory Impairment Support Worker to join our Sensory Services team, supporting adults with sensory impairments to navigate daily life with confidence, choice, and control.

If you enjoy building meaningful relationships, working within your community, and making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

To be considered as a Sensory Impairment Support Worker, youneed:

• A full driving licence.
• Access to a car to travel and transport customers.
• Available to work 3-4 hours per day on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (additional days & hours possible).
• Flexibility is key due to the nature of the role.
• To be a confident driver.
• To be able to work on your own initiative out in the community as well as be able to work as part of an expanding team.
• Enjoy working with people and are keen to enable independence.

What’s in it for you?

• 55p paid per mile tax-free
• Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
• Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
  
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
  
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
  
• Enhanced employee referral program - earn up to £350 for referring a friend
  
• Access to Blue Light Card
  
• Mental health first aiders in every service
  
• Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

Take the next step in your career and become a Sensory Impairment Support Worker with the ECL Sensory team

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England.We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

Our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for talented individuals who share our values and are driven to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others .

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third‑party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.