Support Worker

Creative Support; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Braintree is seeking energetic Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. The role involves empowering clients and requires a full UK driving license. Flexible shifts across the week, full training, a probationary bonus, and robust benefits are provided to employees.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• High level of motivation and personal commitment required.
• Skills in engaging service users in planning their support.
• Good health and ability to carry out expected care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in delivering specialist Supported Living service.
• Empower people with learning disabilities to transform their lives.
• Drive clients regularly as part of the role.

Skills

Motivation

Engaging service users

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are seeking energetic and imaginative Support Workers, both part-time and full-time, to assist in delivering our specialist Supported Living service in Braintree, Essex. As part of the role, you will regularly drive clients, so a full UK driving license is preferred.

Our Braintree service supports people with learning disabilities and/or autism to transition from hospital environments. We assist individuals with complex support needs, including mental health issues, forensic backgrounds and behaviours that may cause distress or challenge.

Responsibilities

We are looking for warm, proactive Support Workers who demonstrate person-centred values and believe they can empower people with learning disabilities to transform their lives. You will be allocated to a tenant’s Core Team based on compatibility, considering personality, shared interests and the individual’s goals and aspirations. The role requires flexibility across the week, including shifts during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You will have the choice of weekly or monthly pay.

Requirements

A high level of motivation and personal commitment is essential, along with skills in engaging service users in planning their support. Good health and the ability to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks are necessary. A full UK driving license is preferred, as you will regularly drive clients.

How to apply

Vacancy Reference Number: 84118. Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Training, benefits, and culture

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization — Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Notes

Applications are reviewed as they are received. We do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.