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Essex Cares Ltd; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Essex Cares Ltd in Braintree is seeking an Older People Support Worker to provide person-centred support to older adults, including those living with dementia or frailty. You will join a dedicated team offering specialist, person-centred care to individuals with decreased mobility or living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or Parkinson's.

You will deliver tailored activities to maintain independence and encourage social interaction on-site and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to older people, including those living with dementia and/or frailty.

Job description

We are looking for individuals who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people's lives. You'll be supporting older people, some living with Dementia and/or age-related frailty and clinical needs such as dysphagia. We provide a holistic service that focuses on social inclusion and community, enhancing quality of life for both our customers and their loved ones.

As an Older People Support Worker, you will join a dedicated team offering specialist, person-centred support to individuals with decreased mobility, or individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. You'll be delivering a range of tailored activities focused on maintaining independence and encouraging social interaction through both on-site and community-based activities.

You will support our customers with personal care and, support to maintain nutrition and hydration, and assist with medication administration where required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Older People Support Worker

Company: Essex Cares Ltd Salary: from £12.91 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Braintree Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 18 Sept 2026 Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

We are looking for individuals who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people's lives. You'll be supporting older people, some living with Dementia and/or age-related frailty and clinical needs such as dysphagia. We provide a holistic service that focuses on social inclusion and community, enhancing quality of life for both our customers and their loved ones.

As an Older People Support Worker, you will join a dedicated team offering specialist, person-centred support to individuals with decreased mobility, or individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. You'll be delivering a range of tailored activities focused on maintaining independence and encouraging social interaction through both on-site and community-based activities.

You will support our customers with personal care and, support to maintain nutrition and hydration, and assist with medication administration where required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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