This permanent post supports adults with learning disabilities and autism at ECL's Bocking Roundwood Day Opportunities Service. Work centres on person-centred activities that build skills, confidence and independence, often through horticulture and outdoor learning. The site spans 8 acres of polytunnels, greenhouses and wildlife-rich outdoor space, with 28 hours across Tuesday to Friday. A full driving licence and own vehicle are required, and visa-sponsored candidates cannot apply directly.
What the job involves
- Support customers to build skills, confidence and independence through person-centred activities
- Support customers to grow produce in the horticultural areas
- Support customers to develop life skills
- Support customers to connect with nature and take part in outdoor learning
- Support customers to achieve personal outcomes
- Provide personal care where needed
- Log customer information using basic IT
Experience
- Experience or enthusiasm for delivering outcome-focused sessions and meaningful activities
- Genuine interest in or experience of horticulture, gardening or outdoor learning
Skills & knowledge
- Exceptional listening and communication skills
- Empathetic approach
- Basic IT skills for logging customer information
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Flexible working to meet the needs of the service
- Creativity, positivity and ability to motivate and engage others
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence and own vehicle
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship
Other
- Passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Willingness to provide personal care
- Commitment to promoting independence, choice and inclusion
- Living by ECL's values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork
Nice to have
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults or relevant lived experience
- Health and social care qualifications, such as QCF or NVQ
- Experience documenting activities, outcomes and support records
What’s offered
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year, including bank holidays
- Company pension (NEST) with employer contributions of up to 6%
- Fully paid induction and training, with paid-for qualifications
- Annual salary review and performance-related bonus
- 55p per mile tax-free mileage
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield, paid for by ECL
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
- Uniform, PPE and company smart phone provided
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
