At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with personal care, daily living tasks, and encourage hobbies.
- Company: Peabody is dedicated to helping people live independently and joyfully.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 25 days annual leave, paid travel expenses, and a sleep-in allowance.
- Other info: This role requires an enhanced DBS check and involves flexible working hours.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in care or support is desirable; a full UK driving licence is required.
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. This is a role where your care truly counts and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone’s life.
What You’ll Do
- Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks.
- Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them.
- Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities.
- Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals.
- Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable.
- Work flexibly across services including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings.
- Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards.
What You’ll Need
- A kind heart and a compassionate mindset.
- A sense of humour and a resilient attitude.
- Great communication skills and a team spirit.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours.
- Respect for diversity and individual needs.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
- A satisfactory DBS check.
- Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) – desirable but not essential.
- Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care – desirable but not essential.
This role will require an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Benefits of working at Peabody:
- Up to 25 days annual leave (dependant on hours worked).
- Access to a discount portal.
- Sleep in allowance.
- Family friendly policies.
- Paid travel expenses, including mileage.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme.
Please read before applying: We’ll be reviewing applications and holding interviews on a rolling weekly basis, so please keep an eye on your inbox and phone - our team will be in touch to get you booked in! Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes overnight shifts, weekends, and bank holidays. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.
Closing date: 01 July 2026. Interviews will be ongoing until the 10th July and will take place on Teams.
Bank Care Support Worker employer: Peabody
Peabody offers a supportive environment with family-friendly policies and access to a discount portal. Located in Essex, the team is committed to empowering individuals to live confidently and independently.
