Support Worker

Experienced Support Worker – Full Time Permanent

We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our supported living service for people with learning disabilities, located in Shoeburyness, Essex. Basic salary £25,417.60 per year, with estimated earnings of £27,494 – £29,725 per year including sleep‑ins. Our client does not offer sponsorship.

Candidates must live within a half‑hour commute to Shoeburyness and be available for full‑time 40 hours per week, including day, weekend and sleep‑in shifts. Sleep‑in shifts are paid at £5.00 per hour. Overtime is available.

Shift patterns

• Early Shift: 07:00 – 15:00 (Mon‑Sun)
• Late Shift: 15:00 – 23:00 (Mon‑Sun)
• Sleep‑In: 23:00 – 07:00 (Mon‑Sun)

What we offer

• Full training provided with opportunities to degree level
• 28 Days holiday
• Free, on‑site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Company pension
• Refer a Friend programme (£250 per referral)

Qualifications and experience

– At least one year of experience as a support worker (one year desirable).

– Required to register with the DBS update service if a DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies, procedures and agreed standards under the service management.
• Support and enable adults to maintain skills and personal interests while delivering person‑centred care.
• Support adults to maintain their tenancy.
• Maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as required to maintain and progress knowledge.

Our client provides housing and support services based on the fundamental belief that adults with a learning disability, autism or other mental impairment have a right to lead their own life, to determine where, how and with whom they live, and who provides them with support.