Care Support Worker – Make a Difference Daily

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

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.