Care Support Worker - British Sign Language

PEABODY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution up to 10%

Life assurance (4x salary)

Paid training and career development

Employee assistance programme

Discounts and flexible benefits

Two paid volunteering days each year

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Care Support Worker to help deaf individuals live independently, with a focus on BSL communication and empowerment. You will support daily living, personal care and wellbeing, promoting choice and community involvement.

We value a compassionate, patient, person-centred approach. A full UK driving licence is essential, and training will be provided to help you succeed in a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• BSL skills, training or lived experience
• A passion for supporting people to live their best lives
• Full UK manual driving licence

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily living, personal care and wellbeing
• Communicating confidently using BSL and promoting choice and independence
• Helping people access hobbies, appointments and community activities
• Building positive relationships with families, colleagues and professionals

Skills

BSL skills, training or lived exp.

Full UK driving licence

Compassionate approach

Job description

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Care Support Worker - British Sign Language

Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/29520/1455

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Our Vacancy

Care Support Worker - British Sign Language

Help People Live Independently, Confidently and Safely

Do you want a role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Care Support Worker to support deaf individuals to live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives. Whether you have British Sign Language (BSL) training or lived experience within the Deaf community, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements

• BSL skills, training or lived experience
• A passion for supporting people to live their best lives
• Full, UK manual driving licence

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting people with daily living, personal care and wellbeing
• Communicating confidently using BSL and promoting choice and independence
• Helping people access hobbies, appointments and community activities
• Building positive relationships with families, colleagues and professionals

What We're Looking For

• Kind, patient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
• A commitment to inclusion, dignity and delivering great support

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential. If you share our values and have the right attitude, we'll provide training and support to help you succeed.

Why Join Peabody?

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Paid training and career development
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts and flexible benefits
• Two paid volunteering days every year

Before You Apply

This service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends, bank holidays and overnight shifts, so flexibility is important.

Interviews will be held on Friday 20th November 2026
Got questions? Reach out to Jo Shorey, Talent Specialist [e-mail]