Job Description

About The Role

Salary:

12.53 per hour

Location:

Chapter House Day Centre, Maldon

Hours:

Part-time, 15 hours a week, 09:30-14:30

Contract:

Permanent

We are currently recruiting to two positions, please note the below hours:
Role 1 - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:30-14:30
Role 2 - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 09:30-14:30

Are you looking for a rewarding career and have the passion to make a difference?

Take the next step in your career and become a

Older People Support Worker

with the ECL team.

We are looking for individuals who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people's lives, supporting older people.

As an Older People Support Worker, you will join a dedicated team offering specialist, person-centred support to individuals with decreased mobility, or individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. You'll be delivering a range of tailored activities focused on maintaining independence and encouraging social interaction through both on-site and community-based activities.

About You

What we can offer you as an Older People Support Worker:

500 new starter bonus
45p paid per mile tax-free Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays) Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications Annual salary reviews Annual performance-related bonus Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6% Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards Enhanced employee referral program - earn up to 1500 for referring a friend Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 Access to Blue Light Card Mental health first aiders in every service Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

To be considered as an Older People Support Worker, you need:

To be passionate about providing a high level of care and support to older people Exceptional listening and communication skills To possess an empathetic approach To be willing to provide personal care Basic IT skills A proactive approach to work and be able to work on your own initiative To be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the work environment

Previous experience in the care industry is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.



Travel required across Essex to attend training, work at other centres, and in the community.



For an informal chat about the role, please contact one of our friendly Recruitment team on

03330 139 921

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.


We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.


We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.


ECL does not hold a visa sponsor licence therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.


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