Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Basildon, Essex
£12.53 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

12 days ago

Salary: £12.53 per hourLocation: Ashleigh Day Centre, BasildonHours: 18, 24, 30, or 37 hour contracts available within a Monday-Friday work patternContract: PermanentAre 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.The successful candidate will be providing 2:1 support and must be confident supporting individuals who are non-verbal. Experience working in environments that support individuals with challenging behaviours will be advantageous to your application.Curious about what it takes to be a Support Worker with ECL? Hear from the people who use our services:Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferencesAbout YouWhat 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
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 considered as a Learning Disabilities Support Worker, you need:

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

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 921About UsAt 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.ECL does not hold a visa sponsor licence therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.INDDO

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