This permanent part-time post sits within the ECL team, supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism at a day centre. The work centres on a tailored plan to build independence, social skills and quality of life, covering practical and emotional help, daily living tasks and personal care. Hours come as either a 31.5-hour or 19-hour pattern across the week, with travel across Essex for training, other centres and community visits. Applicants who need visa sponsorship cannot apply directly.
What the job involves
- Deliver a personalised plan of support for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Provide practical, emotional and social support to help individuals reach their desired outcomes
- Support individuals with daily living tasks
- Provide personal care
- Support individuals with eating and drinking
- Support individuals to gain qualifications, manage money, travel independently and build social skills
- Foster independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
- Work at other centres and in the community across Essex
Skills & knowledge
- Passion for providing a high level of care and support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Exceptional listening and communication skills
- Empathetic approach
- Willingness to provide personal care
- Basic IT skills for logging customer information
- Proactive approach and able to work on own initiative
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship
Other
- Living by ECL's values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork
- Willingness to travel across Essex
Nice to have
- Previous experience in the care industry
What’s offered
- 55p per mile tax-free mileage
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year, including bank holidays
- Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
- Paid-for qualifications and career development opportunities
- Annual salary reviews
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Enhanced contributory pension, with employer contributions of up to 6%
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
