Learning Disabilities and Older People Support Worker

Essex Cares Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in Braintree is seeking a dedicated Learning Disabilities Support Worker to provide essential care to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. In this part-time role, you will help enhance clients' quality of life through practical and emotional support while promoting independence. The position offers a new starter bonus and comprehensive training, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

£500 new starter bonus

Paid travel expenses

Up to 32 days annual leave

Paid induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Employee loyalty scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for providing high-level care to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Willingness to provide personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, emotional, and social support to customers.
• Support individuals with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Deliver personalized plans to foster independence and social inclusion.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathetic attitude

Proactive approach

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

Learning Disabilities and Older People Support Worker

• Learning Disabilities and Older People Support Worker

About The Role

Salary: £12.53 per hour

Location:Braintree Day Centre

Hours:Part-time, 26 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Mon - Fri

Are you looking for a rewarding career and have the passion to make a difference?

Take the next step in your career and become a Learning Disabilities Support Worker with the ECL team.

We are looking for individuals who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people's lives.

As a Learning Disabilities Support Worker, you will join a dedicated team to deliver a personalised plan to support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, providing a holistic service that focuses on fostering independence and self-esteem, promoting social inclusion, and enhancing quality of life for everyone who comes through our doors.

You’ll be providing practical, emotional and social support to customers to help achieve their desired outcomes, from gaining qualifications, learning to manage money, travelling independently or building social skills. You will also support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and eating and drinking.

Curious about what it takes to be a Support Worker with ECL? Hear from the people who use our services:

About You

What we can offer you as a Learning Disabilities Support Worker:

• £500 new starter bonus*
• 45p paid per mile tax-free
• Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
• Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
• Enhanced employee referral program - earn up to £1500 for referring a friend
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Mental health first aiders in every service
• Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

To be considered as a Learning Disabilities Support Worker, youneed:

• To be passionate about providing a high level of care and support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Exceptional listening and communication skills
• To possess an empathetic approach
• To be willing to provide personal care
• A proactive approach to work and be able to work on your own initiative
• To be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the work environment
• To live by ECL's values of caring, excellence, integrity, and teamwork

Previous experience in the careindustry is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Travel required across Essex to attend training, work at other centres, and in the community.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact one of our friendly Recruitment team on 03330 139 921

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England.We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third‑party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.