At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with sensory impairments to live independently and confidently in their community.
- Company: ECL, a leading provider of care services in Essex and beyond.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with mental health first aiders and employee assistance programmes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible hours and community engagement.
- Qualifications: Full driving licence, car access, and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 12.9 - 12.9 £ per hour.
Salary: £12.90 per hour plus 55p per mile
Hours: Various hours, primarily Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent
Location: Travel required across Essex to support customers. Central office in Chelmsford.
Are you passionate about helping people live independently and achieve their full potential? At ECL, our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Sensory Impairment Support Worker to join our Sensory Services team, supporting adults with sensory impairments to navigate daily life with confidence, choice, and control. If you enjoy building meaningful relationships, working within your community, and making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
About You
What you’ll be doing as a Sensory Support Worker:
- Supporting people who have sight, hearing, or dual sensory impairments out in the community to maintain their independence.
- Assisting with activities such as shopping, finance, or correspondence, accessing sports and leisure facilities or attending health appointments.
To be considered as a Sensory Support Worker, you need:
- A full driving licence.
- Access to a car to travel and transport customers.
- To be a confident driver.
- To be able to work on your own initiative out in the community as well as be able to work as part of an expanding team.
- Enjoy working with people and are keen to enable independence.
Travel required across Essex and potentially London to support with health appointments. British Sign Language (BSL) skills and/or qualifications would be advantageous to your application. BSL and non-BSL roles available.
What’s in it for you?
- 55p 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
- Employee referral program
- 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
Take the next step in your career and become a Support Worker with the ECL Sensory team.
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 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.
Sensory Support Worker - Bank in Colchester 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.
