Care Support Worker

Job description

Overview Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every DayDo 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 presence, you'll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. 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 tasksHelp individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to themEncourage hobbies, interests, and community activitiesBuild strong relationships with families, friends, and professionalsKeep homes safe, clean, and comfortableWork flexibly across services—including evenings, weekends, and overnight shiftsMaintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetingsPromote health, safety, and uphold quality standardsWhat You'll Need A kind heart and a compassionate mindsetA sense of humour and a resilient attitudeGreat communication skills and a team spiritA full, clean UK manual driving licence – essential for this roleWillingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hoursRespect for diversity and individual needsAbility to maintain accurate records and meet deadlinesA satisfactory DBS checkExperience in care or support (voluntary or paid) – desirable but not essentialCare Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care – desirable but not essentialWhy Join Us When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together .We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysTwo paid volunteering days each yearFlexible benefits scheme and discount portalLife assurance at 4x your salaryUp to 10% pension contributionPaid training and development opportunitiesEmployee assistance programmeStaff recognition schemesPlease Read Before Applying This role follows a 24/7 working pattern , which includes overnight shifts, weekends, and bank holidays . You'll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.A full, clean UK manual driving licence is required for this position, as driving forms a key part of supporting our customers.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 take place no later than 8th June.Got questions? Reach out to Jo Shorey, Talent Specialist at jo.shorey@peabody.org.uk

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelmsford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English