At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised support for individuals with diverse care needs and build meaningful relationships.
- Company: ENS Care & Support, dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, comprehensive training, and 24/7 support.
- Other info: Opportunities for progression from Support Worker to Team Lead.
- Why this job: Join a rewarding career path that offers growth and the chance to impact lives positively.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals eager to develop skills and take on responsibilities.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 28000 £ per year.
Ready to build a rewarding career supporting people with diverse care needs? At ENS Care & Support, we offer something different: a genuine career pathway where your compassion and dedication become professional growth with structured progression and comprehensive training. Our clients include people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, elderly care requirements and those recovering from life-changing events.
Locations and shifts
- Work across Colchester (CO2, CO3, CO4)
- Flexible shift patterns including 07:00-14:30, 14:30-22:00, 09:00-17:00, and 09:00-16:00.
- Full or part-time hours available.
- Enhanced DBS required.
Your career pathway
- Support Worker ? Senior Support Worker ? Team Lead
Our structured progression takes you from frontline support to leadership responsibilities. Every step builds expertise while increasing your impact on the people you support.
What makes this different
- Progressive pay rises linked to your developing skills and experience
- Comprehensive training from day one - mandatory plus specialist training
- Contract work, not just terms of engagement - providing security and stability
- Clear pathway to clinical packages
- Flexibility - work as much or as little as you want
- Potential contract after probationary period, depending on performance.
The role
- Provide personalised 1:1 and 2:1 support for people with diverse needs including learning disabilities, autism, elderly care and complex health conditions
- Support with personal care, daily activities and accessing the community
- Work with non-verbal service users, using communication tools and approaches
- Confident with manual handling tasks including wheelchair use and hoisting
- Build meaningful relationships while developing professional care skills
Who we're looking for
- Someone wanting to build a career, not just fill a job
- Genuine care for people's wellbeing and independence
- Willingness to grow and take responsibility for your development
- Confident working with non-verbal service users
- Comfortable with manual handling tasks
- A driving licence is preferred for most packages
Benefits of working with ENS
- Flexibility - work as much or as little as you want
- Regular work available across diverse client packages
- We pay for your Blue Light Card
- 24/7 access to support - speak to a real person, anytime
- Free counselling service
- Recognition programme celebrating your achievements
Ready to build a career that makes a genuine difference in people's lives? Making a difference together.
Learning Disability Support Worker in Essex employer: ENS Recruitment
ENS Care & Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment for Learning Disability Support Workers. With flexible shift patterns in Colchester, comprehensive training from day one, and a clear career progression pathway, employees can expect not only job security but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they support. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our 24/7 support access, free counselling services, and recognition programmes that celebrate your achievements.
