Care Support Worker - Colchester

Job description

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Job Description Support Worker – Colchester
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week),
Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm, 3:00pm–10:00pm (rota-based across weekdays and weekends)
Also have night shifts available.

Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Colchester, we're proud to support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives. We're currently looking for compassionate and proactive Support Workers to join our friendly team, supporting people with a range of complex needs.

Whether you''re experienced in care or just starting out, Lifeways offers a truly rewarding career with genuine progression opportunities, fully funded qualifications, and a supportive team environment.

"I never imagined how rewarding this job could be. Lifeways gave me the training and support I needed, and now I get to help people live their best lives every day."
— Sarah, Support Worker at Lifeways

About the Role
You'll be supporting individuals with:

Acquired brain injuries

Learning disabilities

Autism

Physical disabilities

Mental health conditions

Support is tailored to each person's unique needs, helping them live more independently in their homes and communities.

Your Responsibilities as a Support Worker
You'll support with:

Personal care and wellbeing

Meal planning and preparation

Household tasks

Hobbies, activities, and social events

Building confidence and independence

Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs

Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team

Please note: You will be working on a rota basis, and shift patterns are assigned—y...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

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