Employer: ECL
Location: Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom
About the Role
- Salary: £12.53 per hour
- Location: ECL Saffron Walden Day Centre, 39 Audley Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HD
- Hours:
- Part-time 15 hours: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 10am – 3pm
- Part-time 17 hours: Tuesday 9.30am – 2.30pm / Thursday & Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm
- Contract: Permanent
Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? Join our team as a Learning Disabilities Support Worker and support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism to build confidence, achieve independence, and improve their quality of life.
You will provide practical, emotional, and social support, including help with daily living, personal care, social skills, and community inclusion.
Benefits
- £500 new starter bonus*
- 45p per mile paid tax-free
- Up to 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
- Career development with access to funded qualifications
- Annual salary reviews and performance-related bonus
- Enhanced DBS and renewals paid by ECL
- Company pension (we contribute up to 6%)
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield (paid by ECL)
- Long service awards & enhanced referral bonus (up to £1500)
- Blue Light Card & employee discount schemes
- Mental health first aiders across services
- Reimbursement of professional membership fees
About You
We are looking for people who are:
- Passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Strong communicators with great listening skills
- Empathetic, patient, and caring
- Willing to provide personal care when required
- Confident using basic IT systems
- Able to work proactively and flexibly
- Committed to ECL’s values: Caring, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork
Previous experience in care is preferred but not essential — full training provided.
About Us
At ECL, we provide high-quality social care services across Essex, Havering, Barking & Dagenham, and West Sussex, supporting thousands of people to live safely and independently.
We are an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.
Please note: While ECL holds a visa sponsor licence, we do not accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Applicants needing sponsorship must apply through our designated third-party provider.
Application Process
For an informal chat about the role, call our Recruitment Team on 03330 139 921.
Apply directly via the ECL Careers Page
