Learning Disabilities Support Worker - Braintree

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.

• 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
• 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
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.

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.

What we can offer you as a Learning Disabilities Support Worker:
• £500 new starter bonus
• Competitive rate of pay in your local area
• 24 days annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Full paid induction at normal hourly rate
• Ongoing training opportunities for you to develop your career and skills
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Free uniform if required for role & PPE
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonus
• Healthcare support scheme
• Discount on your favourite retail brands, restaurants, holidays, and more
• Employee loyalty scheme
• Refer a friend scheme of £1500, 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