Support Worker (Essex)

Certitude; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme enrollment

24-hour Employee Assistance

Enhanced DBS paid

Eye care vouchers

Travel to work loan (salary sacrifice)

Cycle to work scheme

Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

Job summary

Certitude in Chelmsford is hiring a dedicated Support Worker to provide specialist expertise and person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities. You will help people maximise independence and participate in community activities, working with managers and teams to ensure a consistently high standard of care.

The role requires PBS experience, skills in planning tools, and the ability to support challenging behaviours while maintaining safety and respect for service users.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people who may challenge (verbal/physical), especially autistic individuals.
• Calm under pressure and confident in challenging situations.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience enabling people with learning disabilities/autism to take positive risks.
• Must have a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7-seater van.
• Knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference in the lives of those you support.
• Help use recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools.
• Ensure all plans and records are accurate and up to date.
• Support with everyday tasks to maximise independence.
• Work with local managers and teams to provide great service.
• Undertake various levels of personal care and manual handling.

Skills

People support

Deescalation

Documentation

Person-centred planning

Driving licence

Job description

Be the difference - become a support worker

Salary: £24,853 per annum

Hours: 37.5

Job Type: Permanent

Service: Learning Disabilities

Location:Chelmsford (CM1), Braintree (CM7), Epping Forrest (CM5) and Newham (E15)

Benefits

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
• 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Eye care vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

About the role

The role of the Support Worker is to provide specialist expertise and support to facilitate teams in achieving person centred outcomes for the people we support, some of whom have profound and complex needs, to maximise the individual’s independence and enable them to be active in their communities.

Duties will include:

• Making a difference in the lives of those you support
• Help to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centered planning tools
• Ensure all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date
• Support with everyday tasks to maximise the individual’s independence
• Work in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service
• Undertake various levels of personal care and manual handling

About you

To be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential you have experience for this role in:

• Supporting people who may challenge (verbally, physically) particularly people on the autistic spectrum
• Keeping calm and confident in challenging situations
• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support
• Experience of enabling people with a learning disability/autism to take positive risks in their lives
• Possess a manual driving license and be able to drive a 7-seater van
• Knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda

You will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career.

About the Organisation

We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.

Read more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

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