Support Worker

Job description

Pay: From £13.15 per hour Location: Chelmsford Work location: In person
Job description:
We are seeking kind, compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our established and caring team in Chelmsford.
We currently have vacancies for three different clients in their own homes and within the community. Applicants may apply for one or express an interest in covering more than one client where their availability and suitability allow.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for regular part-time work or additional hours across our Chelmsford services.
Available working patterns
Working Pattern 1:
Salary: £17,436.90 per annum Hours: 25.5 paid hours per week, including every other weekend Long days available: 8:30am10:15pm
Week 1: Tuesday and Thursday
Week 2: Tuesday and Saturday
A valid UK driving licence is required for this client who has a wheelchair access vehicle.
Working Pattern 2:
Salary: £8,205.60 per annum Hours: 12 hours per week across three days - 4 hour shifts to be confirmed
Days will be spread between Monday and Sunday and confirmed with the successful applicant.
A driver with appropriate business-use motor insurance is required for this working pattern.
Working Pattern 3:
Salary: £7,179.90 per annum Hours: 10.5 hours per week
Monday: 10:00am3:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm5:30pm
Non-drivers are welcome to apply for this working pattern.
About the role
The people we support have different personalities, interests and individual needs. These roles may involve supporting someone with cerebral palsy, visual impairment, mobility needs or day-to-day activities.
Depending on the client and working pattern, your responsibilities may include:
Supporting with personal care and mobility
Providing companionship and emotional support
Helping with meal preparation and light household tasks
Supporting clients to attend appointments
Ensuring clients feel safe at home and in the community
Supporting community activities and social outings
Accompanying clients to activities such as walking, boxing, horse riding, concerts and theatre trips
Encouraging independence, choice and confidence
Building positive and respectful working relationships
Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns
Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive environment
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
Kind, caring and patient
Reliable, trustworthy and flexible
Enthusiastic about helping others
Able to build a strong rapport with the people they support
Committed to promoting independence, dignity and choice
Comfortable supporting people at home and in the community
Willing to learn and complete the required training
Previous care experience is welcomed but is not essential, as comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and live within Essex.
What we offer
Competitive pay from £13.15 per hour
A choice of three regular part-time working patterns
The opportunity to support more than one client and access additional hours
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
A friendly, supportive and values-led workplace
Opportunities to develop your skills across different services
Company pension
Employee mentoring programme
Sick pay
Casual dress
Free or on-site parking where available
Refer a friend and earn £150
If you are a compassionate and dependable person looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and let us know which working pattern or patterns you are interested in. A member of our recruitment team will be in contact as soon as possible.
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Employee mentoring programme
Flexitime
Free parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelmsford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-08-2026

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