Experienced Support Worker required to work in a supported living service for learning disabilities, based in Shoeburyness, Essex. Note that our client does not offer sponsorship at this time. Basic salary £25,417.60 per year. With sleep-ins your estimated earnings will be £27,494 - £29,725 per year

Candidates will need to live within a half hour commutable distance to Shoeburyness,

This position is a full time, 40 hour per week contract and will include day, weekend, and sleep in working. Sleep-in shifts are paid in addition to the basic salary at £5.00 per hour. Overtime is available.

Shift patterns are; Monday - Sunday

* Early Shift: 07:00 to 15:00

* Late Shift: 15:00 to 23:00

* Sleep In: 23:00 - 07:00

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.

As a Support Worker, you will need to have at least one year's experience working as a support worker. You will be responsible for;

* Providing care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the service management

* Support and enable adults to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care

* Support adults in maintaining their tenancy

* Maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as required to maintain and progress knowledge

Benefits include;

* Comprehensive induction

* Full training provided with opportunities to degree level

* Career development opportunities

* 28 Days holiday

* Free, on-site parking available

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Blue Light Card for retail discounts

* Employee assistance programme

* Casual dress

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* On-site parking

* Refer a Friend programme worth £250 per referral One year of care experience is desirable.

As part of employment, should your role require a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service