Learning Disabilities Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care service provider is looking for a passionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker in Basildon, UK. The role involves delivering personalized support to individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism to foster independence and enhance quality of life. With a flexible part-time schedule, you will provide practical and emotional assistance while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Competitive benefits including training, annual leave, and enhanced contributions to your pension are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave up to 32 days

Paid induction and ongoing training

Annual performance-related bonus

Employee referral program

Healthcare support scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the care industry is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing high level care and support.
• Willing to provide personal care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized plans to support individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional and social support to help achieve outcomes.
• Support daily living tasks and personal care.

Skills

Exceptional listening skills

Empathetic approach

Communication skills

Proactive work approach

Flexibility

Job description

Hours: P art time, 21 hours a week, Mon - Wed or Tues, Wed and Fri, 08:30 - 16:00

Contract: Permanent

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:

• 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
• Employee referral program - £350 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:

Previous experience in the care industry is not essential but it would be advantageous to your application if you have experience of supporting people with learning disabilities or autism and experience with positive approaches to challenging behaviour.

• 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

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.

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