Support Worker

Job description

Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing
Location: Ongar, Essex
Pay: £12.71 per hour

Brighthire Recruitment is looking for experienced Support Workers to join our temporary team.
We have ongoing work supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with complex needs.

Flexible Hours Available
Whether you are looking for a few shifts alongside another job or your studies, or regular full-time hours, we have opportunities to suit different availability.
Part-time and full-time hours
Day and night / sleep in shifts
Flexible working around your availability
Ongoing temporary assignments
About the Role
You will support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with complex needs to live as independently as possible. You will provide person-centred support based on each person's individual needs.
Your role may include:
Supporting people with daily routines and activities
Promoting independence and supporting day-to-day tasks
Providing personal care and assisting with manual handling where required
Supporting people who may display behaviours that challenge
Following care plans and keeping records up to date
Working as part of a team to provide consistent support
Building positive and respectful relationships
What We Are Looking For
At least six months of UK care experience
Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults
Experience or confidence supporting people who may display behaviours that challenge
A calm, caring and reliable approach
Good communication skills
Must be aged 18 or over
Must have the right to work in the UK
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred. If you do not have a suitable current DBS, we can discuss the process for obtaining a new one.

Training and Support
Training refreshers and updates can be supported where needed, depending on your existing training and the requirements of the service.

What We Offer
Weekly pay
Flexible working opportunities
Day and night shifts, with sleep in shifts where available
Ongoing temporary assignments
Work opportunities across Essex, including Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, Chelmsford and Ongar
A friendly and approachable office team
Interested in Joining Us?
For more information, contact Emma Brown at Brighthire Recruitment on 01206 584170 (Option 2) .
Alternatively, send your CV to

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chipping Ongar

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2026

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