Care Support Worker

Confidential; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Care Support Worker to help individuals live independently, confidently, and joyfully. You will assist with daily routines, encourage hobbies, and provide a warm, compassionate presence, ensuring people feel safe, heard and empowered.

No prior care experience is required; we will provide training and support. Roles include full-time 37.5 hours and part-time 15 hours, with interviews on 19th & 20th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate approach.
• Good communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and overnight shifts.
• Full, clean UK manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks.
• Encourage independence, choice, hobbies, and community involvement.
• Build positive relationships with customers, families, and professionals.
• Help maintain safe, comfortable homes while keeping accurate records.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Good communication

Team player

Flexible 24/7 rota

Job description

Full Time (37.5 hours - £26,228 per annum) and Part Time (15 hours - £10,491 per annum) opportunities available

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.

No previous care experience is required. If you have the right values, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to support others, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Please state clearly on your application whether you are applying for the full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time (15 hours) position.

What You’ll Do

• Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks
• Encourage independence, choice, hobbies, and community involvement
• Build positive relationships with customers, families, and professionals
• Help maintain safe, comfortable homes while keeping accurate records

What You’ll Need

• A kind, compassionate approach and a positive outlook
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and overnight shifts

A full, clean UK manual driving licence is essential

Please Read Before Applying

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

Experience isn’t essential, but a full, clean UK manual driving licence is. If you’re caring, reliable, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held on 19th & 20th November 2026