Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Salary: £12.91 per hour

Location: Canvey Island Day Centre

Hours: 1x 24 hours per week 1x 32 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Core working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-3pm, however our working hours are Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 and some flexibility may be required

Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.

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:

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55p 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

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Access to Blue Light Card

Mental health first aiders in every service

Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

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

Basic IT skills for logging customer information

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

A full, valid driving licence and own vehicle

Previous experience in the care industry 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

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.

Our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for talented individuals who share our values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork, and are driven to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.

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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