Support Worker - Southend

Cera Care; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cera Mobility Scheme

BHN rewards platform

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend bonus

Career pathways

Employee assistance program

Mental Health Hotline

Healthcare Cashplan

Eyecare Plan

Wellbeing centre

Enhanced maternity leave

Parental leave

Menopause support

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Cera Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in the United Kingdom. You’ll help individuals with learning difficulties or mental health challenges to live independently, providing companionship, reassurance and practical support. Training is provided to help you succeed and grow in your role.

Join a team focused on meaning, development, and meaningful outcomes while accessing career pathways and supportive benefits within a flexible, caring environment.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience and empathy are essential.
• Ability to engage with individuals kindly and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with learning difficulties and/or mental health challenges to live independently.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and support to improve wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Support Work at Cera is a career, not just a job. We want our team members to see their profession as one with meaning, where they feel rewarded, can develop their skills and progress whilst truly making a difference. Our Cera Academy provides you with access to learning and development that shapes and builds core skills and behaviours, for now and for the future.

Our Cera Technology app streamlines admin tasks, giving you more time with those you support. With features like instant messaging, you’ll stay connected and receive quick, helpful responses when you need them.

Some of our other great benefits include:

• Cera Mobility Scheme - giving you access to exclusive discounts on car insurance, driving lessons, maintenance and more.
• Access to our BHN rewards platform with hundreds of discounts and cashback offers on online and highstreet retailers.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Uncapped £400 refer a friend scheme.
• Industry-leading career pathways, with various growth routes available.
• Employee assistance program, Mental Health Hotline, Healthcare Cashplan, Eyecare Plan and Wellbeing centre.
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies.
• As a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer we provide a host of support services for those affected by Menopause and Peri-Menopause.
• Employee recognition awards.

Job Description

Working as a Support Worker

Whether you have professional experience, have cared for a loved one, or simply have a passion for supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we’re looking for. At Cera, your values and kindness matter most, and we’ll provide all the training you need to succeed.

As a Support Worker, you’ll be making a real difference by assisting individuals with learning difficulties and/or mental health challenges who need support to live independently. Your friendly and patient personality will bring companionship, reassurance and joy to those you care for, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.