Support Worker

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen; Braintree; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Ongoing temporary assignments

Job summary

Brighthire Recruitment is seeking experienced Support Workers for temporary ongoing assignments in Essex, including Braintree. You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, delivering person-centred care aligned with individual plans and promoting independence.

The role offers flexible hours, including day and night shifts, with weekly pay and ongoing temporary assignments across Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, and Chelmsford.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months UK care experience.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience or confidence supporting challenging behaviour.
• A calm, reliable and caring approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK.
• Visa holders welcome – up to 20 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, but we can support you to obtain a new DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.
• Promote independence and day-to-day tasks.
• Provide personal care and assist with manual handling when required.
• Follow care plans and keep records up to date.
• Work as part of a team to provide consistent support.
• Build positive and respectful relationships.

Skills

Care experience UK

Learning disabilities care

Challenging behaviour support

Calm, reliable, caring

Good communication

Right to work in UK

Visa holders welcome

DBS Update Service preferred

Job description

Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing
Location: Braintree
£12.71 per hour

Brighthire Recruitment is looking for experienced Support Workers to join our temporary team across Essex. We have ongoing work supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Flexible Hours Available

Whether you are looking for a few shifts alongside another job or studies, or regular full-time hours, we can offer:

• Part‑time and full‑time hours
• Day and night shifts
• Flexible working around your availability

About the Role

You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible, providing person‑centred support based on their individual needs.

Your role may include:

• Supporting people with daily routines and activities
• Promoting independence and supporting day‑to‑day tasks
• Personal care and manual handling where required
• Supporting people who may display challenging behaviour
• Following care plans and keeping records up to date
• Working as part of a team to provide consistent support
• Building positive and respectful relationships

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 months' UK care experience
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Experience or confidence supporting challenging behaviour
• A calm, reliable and caring approach
• Good communication skills
• Must be 18+
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Skilled Worker visa holders welcome – up to 20 hours per week. Visa switching is not available
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, but we can support you to obtain a new DBS if needed

Training & DBS Support
If you do not have a current DBS on the Update Service, we can support you with obtaining a new DBS.
Training refreshers and updates can also be supported where needed.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Flexible hours
• Day and night shifts
• Ongoing temporary assignments
• Work available across Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, and Chelmsford
• Friendly and approachable office team