Support Workers, Mental Health

We're on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands‑on Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people! Our supported living service in Colchester is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same!

You'll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

• Support Worker – Colchester – £12.24 per hour
• Full UK driving licence is required. Typical shifts are mornings, afternoons and evenings, including weekends on a rota.
• Some roles require male or female employees only where indicated, a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Experience following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice is required.
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories and people who have experienced trauma.

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (t&cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (t&cs apply)
• Wagestream – flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of pay as earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – discounts at high‑street retailers, etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families.
• Access to cash plans for colleagues, covering their families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long service awards.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.