Moving Forward Essex is a growing, person-centred outreach service supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs across North Essex and surrounding areas.
We are looking for reliable, confident and genuinely engaging Outreach Support Workers to join our expanding team.
This is not a traditional domiciliary care role. Our work focuses on independence, confidence, community inclusion and practical life skills. We do not provide personal care or administer medication.
No two support sessions are necessarily the same. You may be supporting an individual to prepare a meal, develop household skills, access the community, go fishing, take part in an activity, go for a walk, build confidence or work towards an agreed independence outcome.
The role may include providing person-centred 1:1 outreach support, supporting individuals to access their local community, developing independence and practical life skills, supporting cooking and meal preparation, encouraging healthy routines and meaningful activities, supporting social inclusion and confidence, and helping individuals work towards agreed goals and outcomes.
You will be expected to follow individual support plans and risk assessments, maintain professional boundaries, complete clear and accurate digital support records and communicate appropriately with Moving Forward Essex management.
We are looking for someone who is reliable and genuinely committed to the people they support. You should be confident working independently in the community, patient, calm and able to communicate clearly. You must be able to build positive professional relationships and adapt your approach to individual needs.
Previous experience in support work, learning disabilities, autism, SEN, social care or a related role is desirable. However, we are also interested in applicants with the right values, confidence and willingness to learn.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle are strongly preferred due to the community-based nature of the role.
DBS and safer recruitment checks will apply.
Hours are currently flexible and will vary according to individual support packages. Moving Forward Essex is expanding and there may be opportunities for additional hours as new support packages are introduced.
Pay is £14.00 per hour.
If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely support people to develop skills, build confidence and increase their independence, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short introduction explaining why this type of outreach support work interests you.
Moving Forward EssexSupporting independence, building confidence and enriching lives.
Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour
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Work Location: On the road
