Care Support Worker in Grays

Our Vacancy

Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every DayDo 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

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

What We Offer

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Two paid volunteering days each year

Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal

Life assurance at 4x your salary

Up to 10% pension contribution

Paid training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Staff recognition schemes

Please Read Before ApplyingThis role requires an enhanced DBS check.

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.

How to ApplyIf this sounds like we are right for you and you\’d love to be part of Peabody, we\’d like to hear from you.

Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you\’re the perfect fit for this role.

Interviews will be ongoing and take place in person at Gallimore Lodge, Meesons Lane, Grays, Essex, RM17 5HR by no later than 13thth April 2026.

Got questions? Reach out to Charlene Moore, Talent Specialist at charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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