Care Support Worker

Peabody; Braintree; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + bank holidays

Volunteer days twice a year

Benefits scheme & discounts

Life assurance 4x salary

Pension up to 10%

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

Peabody in Braintree is seeking a Care Support Worker to help people live independent lives, assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, and community activities.

No prior care experience is required; comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided. The role requires flexibility across a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and some sleep-in or waking night shifts.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring, and patient.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Positive, resilient, and able to adapt to different situations.
• Great communicators who enjoy working as part of a team.
• Passionate about supporting others to achieve their potential.
• Respectful of individual differences and choices.
• Able to travel within the local area and support people in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living activities and personal care where required.
• Encouraging independence and helping people achieve their goals.
• Accompanying individuals to social activities, appointments, and community events.
• Supporting people to develop hobbies, interests, and friendships.
• Helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home environment.
• Building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Completing records and documentation accurately.
• Working flexibly across a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in or waking night shifts where required.

Skills

Kind

Reliable

Communicator

Team player

Positive attitude

Adaptable

Respectful

Willing to learn

Job description

Our Vacancy

Care Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

Are you someone who genuinely cares about others? Do you have a positive attitude, a great sense of humour, and a desire to help people live fulfilling, independent lives? We're looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in Braintree. The best part? You don't need previous care experience. We're far more interested in finding people with the right values, compassion, and willingness to learn. If you have a positive outlook and enjoy helping others, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting people to live the lives they choose.

This Could Include

• Supporting with daily living activities and personal care where required
• Encouraging independence and helping people achieve their goals
• Accompanying individuals to social activities, appointments, and community events
• Supporting people to develop hobbies, interests, and friendships
• Helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home environment
• Building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
• Completing records and documentation accurately
• Working flexibly across a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in or waking night shifts where required

What We're Looking For

• Kind, caring, and patient
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Positive, resilient, and able to adapt to different situations
• Great communicators who enjoy working as part of a team
• Passionate about supporting others to achieve their potential
• Respectful of individual differences and choices
• Able to travel within the local area and support people in the community where required

Experience Isn't Essential

Whether you're already working in care, looking for a complete career change, or returning to work after a break, we'd love to hear from you. Full training will be provided, and we'll support you every step of the way. Previous experience in care, support work, customer service, hospitality, retail, or volunteering can be beneficial, but it's your attitude and commitment that matter most.

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 is a 24-hour service, and successful applicants will be required to work flexibly across a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and overnight shifts.
• Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Reach out to Jo, Talent Specialist at [e-mail]