Our Vacancy Care Support Worker Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day 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 Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you re joining 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. 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 Note: Peabody is unable to offer visa sponsorship This post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as being female is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this role Please Read Before Applying This role follows a 24/7 working pattern , which includes sleep ins, weekends, and bank holidays . You ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most. (You'll need to be available to work the following shift times - 0700 to 1430, 0900 to 1630, 1430 to 2200 and 2200 to 0700) If 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. Closing Date: 31 March 2026 Interviews will be held at our Pitsea office, Pembroke House, no later than 10th April 202