Sensory Impairment Support Worker - Harlow

ECL; Harlow; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

55p per mile

Permanent contract

Mileage allowance

Part-time

Career development

Job summary

Essex Cares Limited is seeking a part-time Sensory Impairment Support Worker to assist adults with sensory needs in Harlow and surrounding areas. You will travel with a car to support clients in their daily lives, delivering care with independence, empathy and discretion.

The role offers a permanent contract and a supportive team in a community setting. Shifts are Tue/Wed/Thu, 3–4 hours per day, with mileage allowance and a focus on promoting independence.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Access to a car to travel and transport customers.
• Available Tue, Wed and Thu for 3–4 hour shifts.
• Flexibility is essential due to the nature of the role.
• Able to work independently in the community and as part of a team.

Skills

Driving license

Car ownership

Independent worker

Flexible schedule

Community travel

Teamwork

People-oriented

Job description

Sensory Impairment Support Worker - Harlow

• Sensory Impairment Support Worker - Harlow

About The Role

Salary: £12.90 per hour plus 55p per mile
Hours :Part-time (upto 20 hour per week) Flexibility is paramount
Shifts: Various hours,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (available at least 3-4 hours per shift)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Harlow, Essex Area. 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.
• To be a confident driver.
• Be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, at least 3-4 hours per day (additional may be required).
• Flexibility is paramount due to the nature of the role.
• 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.