Sensory Support Worker - Bank

Essex Cares Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance (55p per mile)

Up to 32 days annual leave

Fully paid induction and training

Career development opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Annual bonus (performance-related)

DBS paid by employer

Pension - NEST up to 6%

Healthcare support via Healthshield

Employee Loyalty Scheme

Referral program

Blue Light Card access

Mental health first aiders

Membership reimbursement

Job summary

Essex Cares Limited is seeking a Sensory Impairment Support Worker to help adults with sensory needs live independently in their communities. The role involves community travel from our central Chelmsford base and requires a full driving licence with access to a car.

You will support people with sight, hearing or dual impairments, assisting with daily tasks and appointments, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Access to a car to travel and transport customers.
• Able to work on your own initiative out in the community and as part of a team.
• Keen to enable independence and support people living independently.

Responsibilities

• Support people with sight, hearing, or dual sensory impairments in the community to maintain independence.
• Assist with activities such as shopping, finance, or correspondence, and access to health appointments and leisure facilities.

Skills

Driving licence

Access to a car

Confident driver

Independent worker

People-focused

Job description

Salary: £12.90 per hour plus 55p per mile
Hours : Various hours, primarily Monday – Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location: Travel required across Essex to support customers. 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 compassionateSensory Impairment Support Workerto 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

What you’ll be doing as a Sensory Support Worker:

• Supporting people who have sight, hearing, or dual sensory impairments out in the community to maintain their independence.
• Assisting with activities such as shopping, finance, or correspondence, accessing sports and leisure facilities or attending health appointments.

To be considered as a Sensory Support Worker, youneed:

• A full driving licence.
• Access to a car to travel and transport customers.
• 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.

Travel required across Essex and potentially London to support with health appointments.

British Sign Language (BSL) skills and/or qualifications would be advantageous to your application. BSL and non-BSL roles available.

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
• Employee referral program
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Mental health first aiders in every service
• Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

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.