Community Support Worker

• Job Ref: C&SCF/2804DL/F/M
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Chelmsford, Essex
• Salary: £12.21 ph

Job Description

To apply for this role, you will need to have at least 6 months care experience based in the UK in the care sector, supporting individual(s) with Downs Syndrome and Epilepsy. You will have excellent communication skills, be committed to quality & support with everything that you do and be able to demonstrate excellent values, behaviours and attitudes whilst supporting our clients

Job Type: Part Time

Shift Patterns: Mondays - 10.30-14.30 & Fridays - 09.30-15.30

Who Am I: I am a fun-loving lady, living with Downs Syndrome, epilepsy with absence seizures and a heart condition. When out in the community out walking, I can become quite tired and will need regular rest breaks.

What do I need: I need my Support Worker or Care Assistant to be engaging and who is able to support me so that I am able to get out in the community so that I can attend activities that I enjoy. I particularly like going to the gym, looking around the shops and eating out, and I will need my Support Worker or Care Assistant to enjoy these activities as well

This post is only open to female staff only as it involves personal care; Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I).

This is a lovely role for a Support Worker or Care Assistant where reassurance, continuity and consistency are vital to our clients’ daily routines

Support Worker Requirements:

To apply for this role, you will need to have at least 6 months care experience based in the UK in the care sector, supporting individual(s) with Downs Syndrome and Epilepsy. You will have excellent communication skills, be committed to quality & support with everything that you do and be able to demonstrate excellent values, behaviours and attitudes whilst supporting our clients

You will need to be a car driver with business insurance.

Enjoy these fabulous rewards…

• Excellent rates of pay with weekly pay and holiday pay included
• Flexible working to fit around your personal commitments
• Employment contracts with additional perks, including a paid charity day
• Free training that goes beyond just the mandatory requirements
• Inclusion in staff pension scheme
• Regular rotas (we are the care provider and not an agency)
• A dedicated consultant available 365 days a year for support
• Comprehensive back-office support to make your work hassle free
• National Staff Discount Scheme
• Mental health counselling helpline
• Refer a friend scheme – earn £250 per referral (T&Cs apply)
• The chance to be recognised through our Employee of the Month scheme

Be part of the team …

You will be joining a welcoming, passionate, loyal team, with a great CQC rating and an enormous amount of combined experience. Read our glowing testimonials on our website. No matter your race, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, religion, we welcome people from all walks of life. If you need us to make any amendments at all for you during the hiring process, just let us know.

Apply today!