Location:South Essex, covering our day centres in Basildon, Benfleet, Brentwood, and Canvey Island
Shifts: Between Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:30
Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
Are you looking for a rewarding career and have the passion to make a difference?
We are looking for individuals who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people's lives.
Our Day Centres support both older people with decreased mobility, those living with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's or individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism . As a Support Worker across our Day Centres, you may be required to cover both types of centre.
At our older people centres, you will deliver a range of tailored activities focused on maintaining independence and encouraging social interaction through both on-site and community-based activities.
At our learning disability centres, you will be providing a holistic service that focuses on fostering independence and self-esteem, promoting social inclusion, and enhancing quality of life.
About You
What we can offer you as a Support Worker:
- 55p paid per mile tax-free
- Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
- Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
- Annual salary reviews
- Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
- Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
- Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
- Employee referral program - £350 for referring a friend
- 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 Support Worker, youneed:
- To be passionate about providing a high level of care and support to vulnerable people
- 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
- To live by ECL's values of caring, excellence, integrity, and teamwork
- A full, valid driving licence and own vehicle
Previous experience in the careindustry 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.
About Us
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.
Our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for talented individuals who share our values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork, and are driven to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.
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.
Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third‑party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.
Day Centre Support Worker - Bank in Basildon employer: ECL
ECL is an exceptional employer located in Horsham, West Sussex, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With generous benefits such as up to 32 days of annual leave, a comprehensive healthcare support scheme, and opportunities for career advancement through paid qualifications, ECL fosters a rewarding environment for its staff. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable customers while enjoying a fulfilling career with a company that values diversity and inclusivity.
