Care Support Worker
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Healthcare
Home Care, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver
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- Colchester
Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/29520/1451
Number of Positions:
2
Contract Type:
Permanent Full Time
Monday to Sunday - 5 days out of 7 - 24/7 Shared Rota
- Waking Nights
Working Hours:
37.5 & 15
Location:
Colchester
Closing Date:
21/10/2026
Vacancy Category:
Adult Social Care
Service Area:
C & S Commissioned Contracts
Directorate:
Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities
Our Vacancy Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every DayFull Time (37.5 hours - £26,228 per annum) and Part Time (15 hours - £10,491 per annum) opportunities available
Do 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.
No previous care experience is required. If you have the right values, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to support others, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
What You'll Do- Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks
- Encourage independence, choice, hobbies, and community involvement
- Build positive relationships with customers, families, and professionals
- Help maintain safe, comfortable homes while keeping accurate records
- A kind, compassionate approach and a positive outlook
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility to work a 24/7 rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and overnight shifts
Why Join Us?
At Peabody, you'll be part of 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 to be their best.
What We Offer- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave
- Up to 10% pension contribution, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme
- Paid training, career development opportunities, and recognised qualifications
- Flexible benefits, staff recognition schemes, volunteering days, and employee discounts
This role operates on a 24/7 working pattern
, including overnight shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
. You'll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.
Experience isn't essential, but a full, clean UK manual driving licence is. If you're caring, reliable, and ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held between the 26th - 28th October 2026Got questions? Reach out to Jo, Talent Specialist at jo.shorey
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