Certitude
Support Worker (Essex)

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Support Workers needed in Benfleet (SS7), Chelmsford (CM1), Braintree (CM7), Epping Forrest (CM16, CM5) and Redbridge (E11)
- Salary: £24,853 per annum
- Hours: 37.5
- Job Type: Permanent
- Service: Learning Disabilities
- Location: Chelmsford (CM1); Braintree (CM7); Epping Forrest (CM16, CM5); Redbridge (E11)
Benefits
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
- 24-hour Employee Assistance
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Eye care vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase
About The Role
The role of the Support Worker is to provide specialist expertise and support to facilitate teams in achieving person-centred outcomes for the people we support, some of whom have profound and complex needs, to maximise the individual’s independence and enable them to be active in their communities.
Duties Will Include
- Making a difference in the lives of those you support
- Help to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools
- Ensure all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date
- Support with everyday tasks to maximise the individual’s independence
- Work in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service
- Undertake various levels of personal care and manual handling
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About You
To be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential you have experience for this role in:
- Supporting people who may challenge (verbally, physically), particularly people on the autistic spectrum
- Keeping calm and confident in challenging situations
- Experience in Positive Behaviour Support
- Experience of enabling people with a learning disability/autism to take positive risks in their lives
- Possess a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7-seater van
- Knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda
You will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career
To read more about the role and the full person specification, please click on the apply button and locate the tab titled ‘Job Description and Person Specification’.
About The Organisation
We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.


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All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and the support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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