Support Worker- Helping people live the life they want

Certitude Support; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced DBS

Eye care vouchers

Travel to work loan

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

Tech purchase

Job summary

Certitude is seeking a Support Worker to provide specialist support for people with learning disabilities across our Essex services. You will help individuals achieve person-centred outcomes, support daily living tasks, and promote independence in the community.

Training and coaching will be provided to help you grow in your career. You will work 37.5 hours per week in permanent roles, with benefits including 25 days’ annual leave, enhanced DBS, pension enrollment, eye care vouchers, and salary

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or autism.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Good IT skills.
• Willingness to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Hold a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7‑seat van.
• Understanding of the Transforming Care Agenda.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference in the lives of those you support.
• Use recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools.
• Keep plans and records accurate and up to date.
• Support daily tasks to maximise independence.
• Work with managers and teams to provide great service.
• Undertake various levels of personal care.

Skills

Support people with disabilities

Calm under pressure

IT skills

Person-centred planning

Driving licence

Job description

Support Worker

Salary: £24,853 per annum

Hours: 37.5

Job Type: Permanent

Service: Learning Disabilities

Location: Chelmsford (CM1, CM2), Colchester (CO1), Braintree (CM7), Epping Forrest (CM16, CM5), Newham (E6), Thurrock (RM15), Waltham Forrest (E17) and Redbridge (IG1)

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.

• Making a difference in the lives of those you support
• Help to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centred 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

• Supporting people who may challenge (verbally, physically), particularly people on the autistic spectrum
• Keeping calm and confident in challenging situations
• Good IT skills
• Experience of enabling people with a learning disability/autism to take positive risks in their lives
• Possess a manual driving licence 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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