Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

ENS Recruitment; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 25,417 - 29,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Full training and degree opportunities

Career development

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card for discounts

Employee assistance programme

Casual dress

Company pension

Employee discount

Refer a Friend programme worth £250

Job summary

ENS Recruitment is looking for an experienced Support Worker to work in a supported living service for adults with learning disabilities in Shoeburyness, Essex. The role requires providing person-centred care and enabling adults to maintain their skills and interests.

This full-time position involves 40 hours per week with shift patterns including days, weekends, and sleep-ins. Additional perks include 28 days holiday, career development opportunities, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• One year of care experience is desirable.
• Ability to register with the DBS update service if required.

Responsibilities

• Providing care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements.
• Support and enable adults to maintain skills and personal interests.
• Maintain skills at a current level and undertake required training.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Person-centred care

Job description

Experienced Support Worker required to work in a supported living service for learning disabilities, based in Shoeburyness, Essex. Note that our client does not offer sponsorship at this time. Basic salary £25,417.60 per year. With sleep‑ins your estimated earnings will be £27,494 - £29,725 per year.

Candidates will need to live within a half hour commutable distance to Shoeburyness.

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.

Shift Patterns

• Early Shift: 07:00 to 15:00
• Late Shift: 15:00 to 23:00
• Sleep In: 23:00 - 07:00

Our 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the service management.
• Support and enable adults to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person‑centred care.
• Support adults in maintaining their tenancy.
• Maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as required to maintain and progress knowledge.

Qualifications

One year of care experience is desirable. As part of employment, if your role requires a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service.

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