Supported Living Service (Southend-on-Sea)

Custom Links Care Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Training and development

Supportive team

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Rota app access

Job summary

Custom Links Care Ltd is seeking caring and reliable Support Workers to join our Supported Living team in Southend-on-Sea. You will support two residents with learning disabilities in their own home, helping with daily routines, personal care and activities.

We offer flexible shifts, weekly pay, free uniform, ongoing training and a supportive team. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patient, person-centred approach to support.
• Willingness to undertake training and DBS checks.
• Experience in social care or with learning disabilities is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living routines and personal care.
• Encourage independence, choice and decision-making.
• Help residents develop life skills and confidence.
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Support access to education, community activities and social opportunities.
• Provide companionship, encouragement and emotional support.
• Assist residents to work toward individual goals and plans.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote dignity, respect, privacy and inclusion.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliability

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Supported Living Service (Southend-on-Sea)

Job type: Full-time and part-time positions available

Salary: Competitive pay rates – please contact us for details

Pay frequency: Weekly pay

Shifts: Early shifts, late shifts, awake nights, sleep-ins and weekends

Essential requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a car

About Custom Links Care

At Custom Links Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, independence and choice.

We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our Supported Living team in Southend and the surrounding areas. You will be supporting two residents with learning disabilities in their own home, helping them maintain their independence, develop life skills and enjoy a fulfilling life.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and provide consistent, person-centred support in a home environment.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide direct support within the residents' home, helping them with daily routines, personal care, activities and personal development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting residents with daily living routines and personal care where required.
• Encouraging independence, choice and decision-making.
• Supporting residents to develop practical life skills and confidence.
• Assisting with meal preparation and everyday household activities.
• Supporting access to education, community activities and social opportunities where appropriate.
• Providing companionship, encouragement and emotional support.
• Helping residents work towards their individual goals and aspirations.
• Following individual support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Promoting dignity, respect, privacy and inclusion.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide safe, consistent and high-quality support.

You will play an important role in helping the residents feel comfortable, valued and supported in their own home.

What We Offer

We recognise the importance of our Support Workers and aim to provide a positive, supportive working environment.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and helpful team
• Flexible shift patterns, subject to service requirements
• An easy-to-use rota app to view shifts and manage your availability
• Opportunities to develop your skills and build a rewarding career in social care

A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential for this position.

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Reliable, responsible and committed.
• Good communicators who work well within a team.
• Positive, proactive and willing to learn.
• Respectful of individual needs, choices and preferences.
• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Committed to promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Previous experience in support work or learning disabilities is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applications from people who have the right attitude, a genuine desire to help others and a willingness to undertake training.

Applicants must be willing to complete the relevant recruitment checks, including an appropriate DBS check, and undertake all required training.

Why Join Custom Links Care?

Working in supported living is about more than providing care. It is about building trust, encouraging independence and helping people achieve their personal goals.

At Custom Links Care, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your own skills and experience in social care.

If you are compassionate, dependable and looking for a rewarding role where your contribution matters, we would love to hear from you.

Interested in joining our team?