Care Support Worker

Care Support Worker (sponsorship not available)

📍 Alresford, Colchester, Essex | Full Time | Driving Licence Essential

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a caring, positive person who wants a job with real purpose?

At Peabody, we're looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Care Support Workers to help people live independently, build confidence, and achieve their goals. Whether you're experienced in care or looking to start a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day is different. One moment you could be supporting someone with daily living tasks, and the next helping them access their community, pursue hobbies, or achieve personal ambitions. If you're someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

✅ Supporting customers with personal care and daily living activities

✅ Encouraging independence, choice and wellbeing

✅ Helping people access community activities, appointments and hobbies

✅ Building positive relationships with customers, families and professionals

✅ Maintaining safe, comfortable and welcoming homes

✅ Completing records and contributing to support planning

✅ Working as part of a supportive team across a 24/7 rota

What We're Looking For

✔ A kind, compassionate and resilient approach

✔ Excellent communication and teamwork skills

✔ A positive attitude and willingness to learn

✔ Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and sleep-in/overnight shifts

✔ A full UK manual driving licence (essential)

✔ Care experience is welcome but not essential - we provide training

Why Join Peabody?

At Peabody, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a team that truly values kindness, diversity, innovation and working together.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Paid training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits and discounts platform
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Staff recognition schemes

Important Information

• This role operates across a 24/7 rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and overnight shifts, so flexibility is essential.
• A full UK manual driving licence is required for this position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about helping people live their best lives and want a career that's rewarding, meaningful and full of opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the Peabody team 

📅 Interviews will take place during the week commencing 27 July 2026.