Specialist Support Assistant / Companion

Are you looking for part-time, flexible working hours and an exciting new challenge?

Do you enjoy working creatively, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a specialist team?

Then we should talk!

ECL Sensory Service are seeking caring people to join their bank team of Sighted Guides and Communicator Guides who’s role is to support people with sight loss and dual sensory loss in the community. There are roles available all across Essex, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Harlow, Braintree, Southend on Sea, Wickford, Saffron Waldenand Clacton on Sea.

About us:

Established by Essex County Council in 2009, ECL is the UK’s first Local Authority Trading Company. We are now the largest Reablement Care provider in Essex, providing high quality care to vulnerable individuals, including the elderly, those with learning disabilities or sensory impairments. Drawing on our internal network of specialist support roles and working closely with NHS and external health and social care providers, we work to help our customers regain and develop their independence during their time with us.

Overall CQC rating of ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ for well-led

The role:

• Working with people who have sight or dual sensory impairments.
• Supporting them to maintain independence, access services and improve quality of life.
• 1-1 support in the community across Essex and sometimes beyond.
• Activities could include assisting with a shopping trip, finance or correspondence, accessing sports and leisure facilities or attending meetings within Essex County Council.

You will need to:

• Be able to work on your own initiative out in the community as well as be able to fit in as part of an expanding team.
• Have a full driving licence and access to a car.
• Enjoy working with people and keen to enable independence.
• Undertake induction training and Sighted Guide and / or Communicator Guide training.

BSL (British Sign Language) Level 2 and above welcome though certainly not essential.

With ongoing training and career development, you’ll always find a challenge to keep you thriving and add qualifications to your belt at the same time.

Plus:

• Flexible working hours
• 45p per mile
• Leading hourly pay rates
• Up to £1000 ‘refer a friend’ scheme available to staff *
• Pension scheme (opt-in)
• Free DBS check
• Career progression opportunities within ECL

*Terms & Conditions apply

This is a growing service with ECL and is Countywide.

ECL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If you are interested in applying or would like to find out more information, please contact Jill Murray on: 03330133262  or email: jill.murray@essexcares.org.

Specialist Support Assistant / Companion – Sensory Services

Various Locations across Essex

Hourly Rate: £8.77 – £15.00