At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals to live independently and confidently during waking nights.
- Company: Join Peabody, a compassionate organisation making a real difference in communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and paid training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with excellent career development and recognition for your hard work.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Compassionate attitude and strong communication skills are essential; experience is a bonus.
Looking for a career where you can genuinely change lives? At Peabody, we're searching for a caring, compassionate, and dependable Care Support Worker to join our team in Grays. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to support people to live independently, build confidence, and achieve the things that matter most to them.
Working waking nights, you'll be there to provide reassurance, practical support, and a safe environment, helping people feel valued, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
Why Choose Peabody?
Every day, our teams make a real difference to the lives of people across our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that values kindness, inclusion, collaboration, and personal development.
You'll benefit from:
- £26,228 annual salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Life assurance at 4x salary
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits and employee discounts
- Two paid volunteering days every year
- Staff recognition and reward schemes
What You'll Be Doing
As a Care Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting people to live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives by:
- Providing personal care and daily living support
- Assisting with health and wellbeing needs
- Encouraging choice, independence, and self-confidence
- Supporting people to pursue hobbies and interests
- Building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and professionals
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
- Recording information accurately and contributing to support reviews
- Promoting high standards of care, safeguarding, and health and safety
What We're Looking For
We're less interested in your experience and more interested in the person you are. You'll be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate, patient, and caring
- A positive team player with strong communication skills
- Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
- Respectful of people's individual needs and choices
- Flexible and able to work a rota including nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Experience within care or support work is beneficial, but not essential. Likewise, a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable, but if you've got the right attitude and values, we'll support you with training and development.
Important Information
- Permanent Full-Time Contract
- 37.5 Hours Per Week
- Waking Nights
- 5 days out of 7 on a shared 24/7 rota
- Grays, Essex
- Closing Date: 13 August 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 17 August 2026
Make a Difference Every Night
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your kindness, compassion, and support can have a lasting impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Click through to the official advert and apply today with your anonymised CV and a short supporting statement.
Start a career with purpose. Join Peabody and help people live their best lives every day.
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