Learning Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Crosspath Care Ltd Full time

Learning disability Support Worker (Autism & Learning Disability) – Permanent Full-Time

Location: Chelmsford, Braintree, and Colchester

Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)

Salary Range: £26,780 – £27,040 per annum (based on £12.86–£13.00/hour)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Crosspath Care

Join our dedicated team where we empower individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives. We are committed to providing consistent, person-centred care through a well-supported and professionally trained workforce.

Pay & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: £26,780 – £27,040 (based on 40 hours/week)
  • Travel Time Paid at your hourly rate
  • Mileage Reimbursement: 45p per mile
  • Holiday Entitlement: 28 days (including bank holidays)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Free DBS Check & Training
  • Blue Light Card Access – thousands of discounts across retail, travel, and leisure

Role Overview

As a Specialist Community Support Worker, you will provide compassionate, tailored support to individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities in their own homes and community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support with daily living activities (e.g., meal prep, medication)
  • Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies
  • Drive clients to appointments and social activities (Driving is essential)
  • Collaborate with families and professionals to deliver cohesive care
  • Maintain accurate records of care and progress

Essential Requirements

  • Experience supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities
  • Driving license and access to a vehicle
  • Flexibility to work early, late, and weekend shifts

Career Development

We invest in our staff through:

  • Funded qualifications in Health & Social Care (Levels 2–5)
  • Specialist Level 2 Autism training
  • Internal development programme leading to senior roles

All senior staff have progressed through our development pathway. We value commitment and ambition in our team.

Apply Today

To join our team or learn more, contact us at:

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.86-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Referral programme

Application question(s):

  • Driving is essential do you drive and have a car?

Licence/Certification:

  • UK drivers licence and a car (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

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