Care Support Worker

Company: Peabody
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Location: Colchester
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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 Day

Full 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

What You’ll Need

  • 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

A full, clean UK manual driving licence is essential

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

Please Read Before Applying

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 2026

Got questions? Reach out to Jo, Talent Specialist at jo.shorey @peabody.org.uk

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Posted: October 11th, 2026