Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Experienced Support Workers required to work in a supported living services for learning disabilities.

We have full time permanent roles based in Shoeburyness. Essex and Hadleigh area, Essex

Note that our client does not offer sponsorship at this time.

Basic salary £25,417.60 per year. With sleep-ins your estimated earnings will be £27,494 - £29,725 per year

Candidates will need to live within a half hour commutable distance to Shoeburyness,

This position is a full time, 40 hour per week contract and will include day, weekend, and sleep in working. Sleep-in shifts are paid in addition to the basic salary at £5.00 extra per hour. Overtime is available.

Shift patterns are; Monday - Sunday

• Early Shift: 07:00 to 15:00
• Late Shift: 15:00 to 23:00
• Sleep In: 23:00 - 07:00

Our client provides housing and support services based on the fundamental belief that adults with a learning disability, autism or other mental impairment have a right to lead their own life, to determine where, how and with whom they live, and who provides them with support.

You will be responsible for;

• Providing care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the service management
• Support and enable adults to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care
• Support adults in maintaining their tenancy
• Maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as required to maintain and progress knowledge

Benefits include;

• Comprehensive induction
• Full training provided with opportunities to degree level
• Career development opportunities
• 28 Days holiday
• Free, on-site parking available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card for retail discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Refer a Friend programme worth £250 per referral

One year of care experience is desirable.

As part of employment, should your role require a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service

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