Enabling Support Worker
Shaftesbury group
Pitsea, Basildon
Salary
£26,665
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As an Enabling Support Worker, you'll support people with learning disabilities or mental health issues to live independently, make choices, and participate in activities. You'll work with a team to create a safe and supportive environment. This role suits someone who is caring, patient, and enjoys helping others. You'll need to be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll need
- You'll need a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or a related subject
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities or mental health issues is a plus
- You'll need to be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- You'll need to be able to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with people of all ages and abilities
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or taking a short course to gain experience working with people with learning disabilities or mental health issues
- Practice your communication skills by working in a customer-facing role or volunteering in a community setting
- Get fit by joining a gym or taking up a sport to prepare for the physical demands of the job
- Research the employer and the role to learn more about the specific needs and expectations of the position
- Update your CV and online profiles to highlight your relevant skills and experience
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Job description
Enabling Support Worker Location: Kenway Court, Southend on Sea Salary: £12.82 per hour Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Kenway Court we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the ve…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
17 August 2026
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