Experienced Support Worker required to work in a supported living service for learning disabilities, based in Shoeburyness, 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 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.
As a Support Worker, you will need to have at least one year's experience working as a support worker. 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