Disability Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a range of fulfilling opportunities to support people with a learning disability living in small residential and supported living homes. Find us at www.kingswoodcare.co.uk and take a look at our caring, friendly and professional services. You'll see that we support some great people!
We’re looking for new colleagues to join one of our teams in Baslidon, Pitsea and Canvey Island. We support people with learning disabilities and diverse care needs to experience 'the good things in life' from their residential or supported living home.
You’ll be a part of a small, but dedicated, team who are passionate about supporting people to lead a fulfilling and rewarding lifestyle. We value empowering people to take up life opportunities such as following personal hobbies and interests and learining new skills whilst developing excellent relationships that are sustained on trust and respect.
Driving for work is desirable but not essential. If you are a driver you will be able to support people to travel to some activities in the company car.
In some settings, the role encludes additional pay for staying in the home and sleeping overnight. For example, this additional income represents additional salary circa £1,300.00 per year for colleagues who 'sleep-in' once every other week.
Experience in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential.
benefits include:
- Social, rewarding working environment
- Casual dress
- Meals provided during working hours in most settings
- Contractual job security
- Employer pension contributions
- 28 days annual leave (awarded on pro rata basis)
- Training, development and supervision opportunities relevant to current skills and experience
- pay enhancements for some bank holidays and work locations
Share your CV via Indeed or go to www.kingswoodcare.co.uk to reach out to us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Overtime available
Experience:
- Support Environment: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Basildon, Pitsea, Canvey Island
No formal qualification requirements
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £21,132.00-£22,085.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 risk assessments and PPE in place.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: KCS01
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Disability Support Worker roles across Kingswood Care and Support's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,132 - £22,085 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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