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Care Support Worker

Posted 2 days 1 hour ago by Peabody

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Essex, Halstead, United Kingdom, CO9 1
Job Description

Our Vacancy

Care Support Worker Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day

Do you love making a difference? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and compassion wherever you go? As a Care Support Worker at Peabody, you ll be a vital part of someone s journey helping them live independently, confidently, and joyfully.

Whether it s supporting with daily routines, encouraging hobbies, or simply being a kind presence, you ll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. This is a role where your care truly counts and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone s life.

What You ll Do

  • Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks
  • Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them
  • Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities
  • Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals
  • Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable
  • Work flexibly across services - including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings
  • Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards

What You ll Need

  • A kind heart and a compassionate mindset
  • A sense of humour and a resilient attitude
  • Great communication skills and a team spirit
  • A full, clean UK manual driving licence essential for this role
  • Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours
  • Respect for diversity and individual needs
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
  • A satisfactory DBS check
  • Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) desirable but not essential
  • Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you re joining a team guided by our values:

Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Two paid volunteering days each year
  • Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
  • Life assurance at 4x your salary
  • Up to 10% pension contribution
  • Paid training and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Staff recognition schemes

Please Read Before Applying

This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes overnight shifts, weekends, and bank holidays. You ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.

Monday to Sunday - 5 days out of 7 - 24/7 Shared Rota - Waking Nights

If this sounds like we are right for you and you d love to be part of Peabody, we d like to hear from you.

Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you re the perfect fit for this role.

Closing date: 02 July 2026

Interviews will be ongoing and will be no later than Friday 10th July 2026.

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