Support Worker - Flexible Hours (Learning Disabilities)

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen; Braintree; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Ongoing temporary assignments

Job summary

Brighthire Recruitment is seeking experienced Support Workers for temporary ongoing assignments in Essex, including Braintree. You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, delivering person-centred care aligned with individual plans and promoting independence.

The role offers flexible hours, including day and night shifts, with weekly pay and ongoing temporary assignments across Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, and Chelmsford.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months UK care experience.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience or confidence supporting challenging behaviour.
• A calm, reliable and caring approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK.
• Visa holders welcome – up to 20 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, but we can support you to obtain a new DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.
• Promote independence and day-to-day tasks.
• Provide personal care and assist with manual handling when required.
• Follow care plans and keep records up to date.
• Work as part of a team to provide consistent support.
• Build positive and respectful relationships.

Skills

Care experience UK

Learning disabilities care

Challenging behaviour support

Calm, reliable, caring

Good communication

Right to work in UK

Visa holders welcome

DBS Update Service preferred

Job description

Brighthire Recruitment is seeking experienced Support Workers for temporary ongoing assignments in Essex, including Braintree. You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, delivering person-centred care aligned with individual plans and promoting independence.

The role offers flexible hours, including day and night shifts, with weekly pay and ongoing temporary assignments across Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, and Chelmsford.