Support Worker

Vibrance; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrance is seeking a Support Worker in Benfleet to provide care for individuals with disabilities. The role involves creating support plans, offering emotional support, and engaging residents in community activities. Full-time and part-time options available, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Rewards and recognition for service

Work-life Assistance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Flexible Working Options

Learning & Development

Mindful Employer

DBS online applications paid by Vibrance

Qualifications

• Ability to drive a small 7-seater minibus or use public transport.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of service and design personalized support plans.
• Provide emotional support and assist residents in daily activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Caring

Supportive

Friendly

Approachable

Job description

Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?

Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team in Benfleet. You will join us on either a Full-Time or Part-Time permanent contract, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,582 per annum, plus benefits.

Parkstone Avenue is a registered care home providing 24-hour care for people with learning and physical disabilities aged between 18 and 65. As such, you will be expected to work a mix of shifts including some weekends, bank holidays, and night sleep-ins.

Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex. We encourage a working environment that is inclusive, pioneering, and upholds the highest levels of integrity.

About the Role: Support Worker

We’re looking for a Support Worker who wants to make a real difference by joining a team that takes a refreshing approach to care. You will maintain high standards of service, design personalised support plans, provide emotional support, and help residents live full, active lives both at home and in the community. This includes activities such as music concerts, days by the sea, fun fairs, meals out, and holidays.

Ability to drive a small 7-seater minibus or use public transport to support service users—some of whom may be wheelchair dependent—is essential.

Working Hours:

• Full-Time: 37 hours per week
• Part-Time: 20 hours per week

What We Are Looking For:

Our ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, is a good problem solver, effective communicator, caring, supportive, friendly, approachable, and maintains a professional attitude. A willingness to learn and develop is also essential.

You will work closely with residents, providing physical and emotional support in daily activities inside and outside the home, such as personal care, mealtimes, recreation, attending medical appointments, etc.

Whether you’re an experienced support worker seeking a new direction or someone starting a new career, if you can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, this role is for you.

Benefits:

• A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Rewards and recognition for your service
• AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
• Learning & Development
• Mindful Employer
• Positive about Disability
• DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
• Long Service Awards

To join us as our Support Worker, please click apply below—we’d love to hear from you!

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community, including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.