Job Description

Salary: xc2xa311.75 per hourLocation: Hesten Lodge BenfleetHours: Full Time, 37 hours a week Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30Contract: 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 multiple and complex physical, learning and communication needs and or Autism providing a holistic service that focuses on involvement, 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 or building upon communication and social skills. You will also support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and eating and drinking.About YouWhat we can offer you as a Learning Disabilities Support Worker:

• xc2xa3500 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 xc2xa31500 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
• 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.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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