Essex Cares' Sensory Services team is recruiting a support worker to help adults with sensory impairments manage daily life independently, in their own communities. The work is largely out in the community, so it suits someone who can work on their own initiative while still being part of a wider team. The post is permanent and part-time, up to 20 hours a week across Tuesday to Thursday, and needs a full driving licence and access to a car. Applicants who need visa sponsorship cannot apply directly.
What the job involves
- Support adults with sensory impairments to manage daily life with confidence, choice and control
- Support people to live independently in their communities
- Build meaningful relationships with the people supported
- Travel to visits and transport customers by car
- Work on own initiative in the community and as part of an expanding team
Registration & licences
- Full driving licence
Skills & knowledge
- Confident driver
- Enjoy working with people and keen to enable independence
- Ability to work on own initiative in the community
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the role
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship
Other
- Access to a car for travel and transporting customers
- Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for at least 3 to 4 hours per day
What’s offered
- 55p per mile paid tax-free for business travel
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year including bank holidays
- Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
- Career development with access to paid-for qualifications
- Annual salary reviews and performance-related bonus
- Enhanced contributory NEST pension, employer contributes up to 6%
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by employer
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
