Advance Housing and Support
Support Worker - Maternity Cover up to 12 months
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Support Worker - Maternity Cover up to 12 months
Support Worker - Maternity Cover (up to 12 months)
Location: Southend on Sea, SS2 Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week (Mon–Sun, weekends, evenings, holidays, and sleep-in shifts) Salary: £26,058.65 p/a (£13.33/hour) Job ref: 5123
Note: Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.
About the Role
Are you caring, dynamic, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? If so, Advance has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker in Southend on Sea to support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, or mental health conditions.
As a Support Worker, you’ll help customers live the lives they choose with independence, dignity, and fulfilment. The role is dynamic—no two days will be the same—and offers a fulfilling career in social care, complete with padding, training, and progression opportunities within Advance.
Key Tasks Include:
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if applicable)
- Medication administration (if capable)
- Supporting clients with meal planning, cooking, and nutrition
- Accompanying customers to medical appointments
- Facilitating social activities (e.g., arts, leisure, community engagement)
- Encouraging independent living skills (household management, budgeting, etc.)
- Handling domestic duties (cleaning, laundry)
- Maintaining accurate care records and updating support plans
- Completing mandatory training for continual professional development
This is far more than just a job—it’s a chance to build rewarding relationships, contribute to communities, and grow alongside a supportive team. Advances staff progress to managerial roles, enroll in career development schemes, and have flexibility to meet life’s demands.
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Requirements for This Role:
✅ Caring Attitude & Passion – Experience isn’t mandatory, but enthusiasm, patience, and a compassionate mindset are essential.
✅ Communication & Teamwork – You must thrive working both independently and collaboratively toward customer goals.
✅ Accounts & Records – Demonstrated ability to document care accurately and adheres standards.
✅ Flexibility
- Willing to work every other weekend
- Shift pattern covers 7:00am to 10:30pm
✅ Legal & Administrative Compliance
- Understands risk assessments, support plans, and british safeguarding legislation
- English literacy and numeracy (correspondence and assessments required)
✅ Professional Commitment
- Willing to complete the UK Care Certificate in person development.
About Advance – A National Trust in Disability Care Advance is a not-for-profit provider of housing, employability, and support services across England, residential to individuals aged 18+ living with disabilities and mental health supports. Our vision: To empower every individual to live a self-determined life, achieve personal goals, and feel valued.
We uphold equality, diversity, and safeguarding as core values. Your role isn’t just a job—it’s a commitment to making the lives of your customers brighter.
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Benefits︰ A Competitive Package
✔ Flexible hours tailored to customer needs, supporting work-life balance. ✔ Paid mileage to account for travel time. ✔ Holiday entitlement: 25–30 days plus bank holidays (prorated as necessary). ✔ Scalable career development:
- Sector-specific training (Care Certificate included)
- Professional development schemes for qualifications (e.g., NVQs) ✔ Employee Perks:
- Exclusive access to Perks at Work (discounts on cinema, dining, retail)
- Cycle-to-work scheme to foster active commuting
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support ✔ Monster commitment to growth:
- £500 Golden Hello for referrals/length-of-service awards.
- Retirement pension plan with employer contributions *to employer threshold). ✔ Free DBS Check covered
Key Considerations
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Status & Support: Full inductee, clearing safeguarding and training together with induction bundle.
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Commitment to Inclusion: Advance is an investor-in-disability/company. All staff should align with our Core Values and PRIDE principles.
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Counter Culture: We take rigorously such safeguarding matters, supporting mentally and communities overcome rates of complex.
If you’re driven by ‘making a difference’ you’re a time to visit Southend, here is a chance to build career life-changered.
For More Information: Emily Higgs – 07793268914 Email: emily.higgs@advanceuk.org
Available Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
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