Learning Disability Support Worker

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career supporting people with diverse care needs?

At ENS Care & Support, we offer something different: a genuine career pathway where your compassion and dedication become professional growth with structured progression and comprehensive training. Our clients include people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, elderly care requirements and those recovering from life-changing events.

Locations and shifts

Work across Colchester (CO2, CO3, CO4) Flexible shift patterns including 07:00-14:30, 14:30-22:00, 09:00-17:00, and 09:00-16:00. Full or part-time hours available. Enhanced DBS required.

Your career pathway

Support Worker ? Senior Support Worker ? Team Lead

Our structured progression takes you from frontline support to leadership responsibilities. Every step builds expertise while increasing your impact on the people you support.

What makes this different

• Progressive pay rises linked to your developing skills and experience
• Comprehensive training from day one - mandatory plus specialist training
• Contract work, not just terms of engagement - providing security and stability
• Clear pathway to clinical packages
• Flexibility - work as much or as little as you want
• Potential contract after probabtionary period, depending on performance.

The role

• Provide personalised 1:1 and 2:1 support for people with diverse needs including learning disabilities, autism, elderly care and complex health conditions
• Support with personal care, daily activities and accessing the community
• Work with non-verbal service users, using communication tools and approaches
• Confident with manual handling tasks including wheelchair use and hoisting
• Build meaningful relationships while developing professional care skills

Who we're looking for

• Someone wanting to build a career, not just fill a job
• Genuine care for people's wellbeing and independence
• Willingness to grow and take responsibility for your development
• Confident working with non-verbal service users
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks
• A driving licence is preferred for most packages

Benefits of working with ENS

• Flexibility - work as much or as little as you want
• Regular work available across diverse client packages
• We pay for your Blue Light Card
• 24/7 access to support - speak to a real person, anytime
• Free counselling service
• Recognition programme celebrating your achievements

Ready to build a career that makes a genuine difference in people's lives?

Making a difference together.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£12.00 Per Hour

Published at

27-06-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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