Care Assistant

Band 2 SCP 11-13

Contract: 1248 hrs per year (this may suit 2 people)

£14,733 - £15,444 annual salary pro rata

A flat rate allowance will be paid, however the rate is under review

This is an exiting opportunity to join a dynamic team whose sole purpose is to provide the highest quality service to adults with a learning disability & their families/carers.

This role is being offered initially for a fixed term contract of 1 year on an annualised hours contract, which will be subject to review and possible extension after this period.

The candidate/s will need to extremely flexible, weekend and bank holiday working will be required, a commitment to learning new skills, team work & committed to working in a person centred approach, having a positive outlook and promoting both the service and Essex County Council positively are essential.

The successful candidate will be supported by having a thorough induction, regular individual and group supervision, performance objective setting and appraisal & training opportunities.

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Any successful applicant to this post would be appointed on a fixed term contract.

If you require further clarification please contact the Working for Essex Team on 0844 800 6685.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Benefits

Band 1-6

You will also be offered a competitive salary and benefits package including:

Support

Relocation assistance if you're moving to Essex to take up a new role (conditions apply)
A Local Government final salary pension scheme
Interest-free bus and rail season ticket loans from £100 - £5,000, as well as pool bikes and a car sharing scheme
Special leave, dependents leave and time off for public duties, depending on circumstances.
Access to a staff counselling service.
Lease car scheme (dependant on role and conditions)
Access to key worker housing
Childcare Voucher Scheme
Death in service allowance to the value of 3x your salary Development

Extensive Induction programmes
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Work options that include Job Share and Career Break schemes.
Assistance with professional qualifications Social

At least 22 days' annual leave, rising to 29 days, depending upon grade and length of service
A sports and social club at County Hall, Chelmsford.
Staff discount in gyms, travel agents, car sales/services, restaurants, shops and days out

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.