Care Support Worker

Position Overview

Join our team as a Care Support Worker in Braintree, where you can genuinely impact lives every day. We seek compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals eager to help others live fulfilling and independent lives. Previous experience is not required; we prioritize values such as empathy, positivity, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living tasks and personal care when necessary.
• Promote independence and support clients in achieving personal goals.
• Accompany clients to social activities, medical appointments, and community events.
• Encourage the development of hobbies, interests, and social connections.
• Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home setting.
• Establish and nurture positive relationships with clients' families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, plus overnight sleep-in or waking shifts as needed.

Candidate Attributes

• Kindness, patience, and genuine care.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Positive attitude with resilience and adaptability to diverse situations.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.
• Passion for empowering others to reach their full potential.
• Respect for individual differences and personal choices.
• Ability to travel locally to support community-based clients.

Experience and Training

Experience in care, support roles, customer service, hospitality, retail, or volunteering is helpful but not mandatory. We welcome newcomers to care or those returning after a break, with full training and ongoing support provided.

Why Work With Us

By joining our organisation, you become part of a values-driven team that prioritizes kindness, integrity, innovation, diversity, reliability, and teamwork. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where every employee feels empowered.

Benefits and Perks

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Two paid volunteer days yearly.
• Access to a flexible benefits scheme and discount portal.
• Life insurance coverage at four times your salary.
• Pension contributions up to 10%.
• Paid opportunities for training and professional development.
• Employee assistance program for support.
• Recognition schemes to appreciate staff contributions.

Additional Information

• This role supports a 24-hour service requiring flexible availability across a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, bank holidays, and overnight shifts.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not provided.