We are currently looking for Full Time and Part Time Support Workers to work in our Supported Living/Outreach Service operating in Southend and surrounding areas, supporting clients with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Complex Care needs in supported living homes, or their own homes. Candidates must be available to work various shifts throughout the week (Mon-Sun). The shifts available are day shifts working anywhere from 7am-10pm and night shifts from 10pm-7am. The hours will be anything from a few hours work up to 15hr shifts, with the generic shift length being 7.5hrs. Sleep shifts and waking night shifts may be required in some instances.
This vacancy is a fantastic opportunity for applicants who are looking for a new challenge working in a person-centred, positive behaviour organisation.
It is required that applicants need to have 6+ months experience working in supported living services or similar settings, having supported adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs, as some packages of care will be medium-high end which will require experienced staff.
This job is available as and when we have the packages of care available. We have a new home opening now so we are recruiting for this specific home.
Excellent rates of pay of £13.00 per hour
About our organisation
JCM prides itself in delivering high quality complex and specialist services in Nursing, Social Care and Health Care Services to adults and children in their own homes. We have been providing a safe, person-centred and responsive service for over 14 years, we work in partnership with the NHS, CCG, Local Authority and Private Sector in Essex, London and Scotland. We work closely with our clients and their families to identify and understand their specific needs and how best to meet these fully.
To be considered for the role, you must:
Have experience with complex learning disability clients within a supported living environment (6 months and above required)
Live locally to Southend On Sea, Essex, UK. We will not be accepting applications from candidates who live outside of the local area.
A drivers licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred as some clients will require you to drive them around (must be insured for business use)
Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
Able to provide references covering 3 years
Provide an in-date enhanced DBS
Plan and deliver client care to a high standard
Manage your workload and liaise with other healthcare professionals
Right to work in the UK - **WE ARE NOT OFFERING CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION, OR EMPLOYING FROM OVERSEAS**
Benefits:
28 days Annual leave excluding Bank Holidays.
Blue Light Card
Free Training
Continuous Professional Development & support with revalidation
Career Development within the organisation
Immediate start.