Details:
- Salary: £26,228 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Halstead Essex
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Care Support Worker - 37.5 hours per week, Halstead, Essex
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, friendly presence, you’ll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. You’ll also be joining a supportive, close‑knit team who will help you learn, grow, and succeed in the role.
No previous care experience? That’s okay. If you’ve got the right attitude, we’ll provide the training and support you need. This is a role where your care truly counts—and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone’s life.
What You’ll Do
* Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks
* Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them
* Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities
* Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals
* Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable
* Work as part of a supportive team, including handovers and shared learning
* Work flexibly across services - including evenings, weekends, and waking night shifts
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings
* Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards
What You’ll Need
* A kind heart and a compassionate, positive mindset
* A willingness to learn and develop (full training provided)
* A sense of humour and a resilient attitude
* Great communication skills and a team spirit
* Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours and waking nights
* Respect for diversity and individual needs
* Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
* A satisfactory DBS check
Experience in care or support – desirable but not essential
Care qualifications – beneficial but not required
Please Read Before Applying
* This role requires an enhanced DBS check
* This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes overnight shifts, weekends, bank holidays and waking night shifts. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.
* You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most
* A full, clean UK manual driving licence is essential, as you may be required to drive a mobility vehicle
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Interviews will be ongoing and will be no later than w/c 15th June 2026