Support Workers - Learning Disabilities/Mental Health

Job description

Job OverviewWe are currently looking for Full Time and Part Time Support Workers to work in our Supported Living/Outreach Service operating in Southend and surrounding areas, supporting clients with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Complex Care needs in supported living homes, or their own homes. Candidates must be available to work various shifts throughout the week (Mon‐Sun). The shifts available are day shifts working anywhere from 7am‐10pm and night shifts from 10pm‐7am. The hours will be anything from a few hours work up to 15hr shifts, with the generic shift length being 7.5hrs. Sleep shifts and waking night shifts may be required in some instances.

OpportunityThis vacancy is a fantastic opportunity for applicants who are looking for a new challenge working in a person‐centred, positive behaviour organisation.

Experience RequiredIt is required that applicants need to have 6+ months experience working in supported living services or similar settings, having supported adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs, as some packages of care will be medium‐high end which will require experienced staff.

AvailabilityThis job is available as and when we have the packages of care available. We have a new home opening now so we are recruiting for this specific home.

Pay£13.00 per hour

About Our OrganisationJCM prides itself in delivering high quality complex and specialist services in Nursing, Social Care and Health Care Services to adults and children in their own homes. We have been providing a safe, person‐centred and responsive service for over 14 years, we work in partnership with the NHS, CCG, Local Authority and Private Sector in Essex, London and Scotland. We work closely with our clients and their families to identify and understand their specific needs and how best to meet these fully.

Requirements

Have experience with complex learning disability clients within a supported living environment (6 months and above required)

Live locally to Southend On Sea, Essex, UK. We will not be accepting applications from candidates who live outside of the local area.

A drivers licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred as some clients will require you to drive them around (must be insured for business use)

Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Able to provide references covering 3 years

Provide an in‐date enhanced DBS

Plan and deliver client care to a high standard

Manage your workload and liaise with other healthcare professionals

Right to work in the UK – WE ARE NOT OFFERING CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION, OR EMPLOYING FROM OVERSEAS

Benefits

28 days Annual leave excluding Bank Holidays

Blue Light Card

Free Training

Continuous Professional Development & support with revalidation

Career Development within the organisation

Immediate start

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southend-on-Sea

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English