Support Worker – Essex

Sensible Locums; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive service provider in England is seeking full-time staff to provide housing and support services to adults with learning disabilities and other mental impairments. The position entails varied shifts, including day and sleep-in shifts. Staff members will be empowered to help individuals achieve self-determination and independence. Comprehensive training and career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Full training provided

Career development opportunities

28 Days holiday

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Casual dress

Company pension

Employee discount

Refer a Friend programme worth £250 per referral

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support services is preferable.
• Ability to work in various shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and support services to individuals with disabilities.
• Adhere to the specified shift patterns for work.

Job description

Overview

The client provides housing and support services based on the fundamental belief that adults with a learning disability, autism or other mental impairment have a right to lead their own life, to determine where, how and with whom they live, and who provides them with support. Given the opportunity, the right level of support and the right social setting, the clients conviction is that all adults have the capacity to be the best they can be and regardless of need or disability, they should have the opportunity to reach for the highest level of self-determination and independence that they can achieve.

This position is a full time, 40 hour per week contract and will include day, weekend, and sleep in working. Sleep-in shifts are paid in addition to the basic salary at £5.00 per hour. Overtime is available increasing your salary to the £30,000 mark. Shift patterns are; Monday – Sunday Early Shift: 07:00 to 15:00 Late Shift: 15:00 to 23:00 Sleep In: 23:00 – 07:00

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and support services based on the belief that adults with a learning disability, autism or other mental impairment have the right to self-determination and independence.
• Work full time (40 hours per week) including day, weekend and sleep-in shifts as described.
• Sleep-in shifts are paid in addition to the basic salary (£5.00 per hour); overtime is available to increase the salary to around £30,000.
• Follow the specified shift patterns: Early 07:00–15:00; Late 15:00–23:00; Sleep-in 23:00–07:00.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction
• Full training provided with opportunities to degree level
• Career development opportunities
• 28 Days holiday
• Free on-site parking available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card for retail discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Refer a Friend programme worth £250 per referral

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