Day Centre Support Worker

Posted on 20/03/2025

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Basildon Day Centre

Day Centre - Supporting Older People

£11.75 per hour

Casual

Day Ops

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About The Role

Salary: £11.75 per hour

Contract: Bank/Casual/Zero hours

Shifts: Between Monday and Friday, 08-30 - 16:30

Location: Day Centres across South Essex including Basildon, Benfleet, Brentwood and Canvey Island

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

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

Our Day Centres support both older people with decreased mobility, those living with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's or individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. As a Support Worker across our Day Centres, you may be required to cover both types of centre.

At our older people centres, you will deliver a range of tailored activities focused on maintaining independence and encouraging social interaction through both on-site and community-based activities.

At our learning disability centres, you will be providing a holistic service that focuses on fostering independence and self-esteem, promoting social inclusion, and enhancing quality of life.

About You

What we can offer you as a Day Centre Support Worker:

45p paid per mile tax-free
Paid annual leave
Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
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

To be considered as a Day Centre Support Worker, you need:

Full driving licence and vehicle to travel with appropriate insurance
To be passionate about providing a high level of care and support
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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