Details:
- Salary: £26,228 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Witham Essex
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role
Make a Difference Every Day
We're looking for a Support Worker to join our Young People's Service, helping young people build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to live independently.
You'll support young people who may be facing homelessness, disability, ill health, or social exclusion, empowering them to achieve their goals and create a positive future.
What You'll Be Doing
* Completing support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews
* Helping young people develop everyday living skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, and managing a tenancy
* Supporting access to education, employment, training, and community services
* Working alongside external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
* Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding standards
What We're Looking For
* Experience supporting vulnerable people through work or volunteering
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* A caring, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach
* Confidence working independently, including lone working
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
Why Join Peabody?
At Peabody, our values guide everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
What You'll Get
* 25 days annual leave
* Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental cover, and retail discounts
* Up to 10% pension contribution and 4x life assurance
* Learning and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships
* Two paid volunteering days each year
* Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture
Working Pattern
This is a full-time, onsite role. You'll work five days per week, including weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis.
Shifts may include:
* Early mornings
* Evenings
* Sleep-in shifts
Flexibility is essential for this role.
Interview Information
We're reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
In-person interviews will take place in Witham on 7th, 8th and 11th September 2026.
Important Information
* Enhanced DBS check required
* Successful candidates will be required to undertake regular sleep-in shifts
* Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role