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Eleven Eleven Recruitment are seeking an experienced Ground Worker with a Dumper ticket for work in Colchester, Essex. Job Role: Groundworker with a Dumper ticket Location: Colchester, Essex Start: Wednesday 22nd April Rate: £20 - £21 ph Minimum Requirements: • CSCS Card, • CPCS / NPORS Card, • PPE, • Own Tools, • Minimum 4 years ground works experience About the role: • Carrying out all aspects of Groundwor... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Specification: EBSA Reintegration Worker Organisation: Keys Co-operative Academy Trust Location: Tiptree, with travel across homes, schools, and community settings Role Purpose To support KS3 and KS4 pupils who are unable to attend mainstream education due to medical or SEMH needs. The role focuses on delivering personalised, trauma-informed support to enable successful reintegration into educati... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Support Worker - Great Tey Support Worker Wanted Come Make a Difference with Mencap! ?? • Great Tey, Essex, • Relief or Fixed Term ContractCalling all kind, caring, and community-minded people!Mencap is on the lookout for passionate Support Workers to join our friendly team in the beautiful Essex countryside of Great Tey. Weve got two great options availablea Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover) and Reli... ZIPC1_UKTJ

We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Residential Child Support Workers to join our growing agency team supporting children and young people across residential childrens homes and supported accommodation settings. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while benefiting from flexible ag... ZIPC1_UKTJ

?? Support Worker Temporary Ongoing ?? Brighthire Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Support Workers to join our temporary workforce in Colchester. ?? About the Role You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible and stay involved in their local communities. This is a person-centred role where no two days are the same. ?? Ke... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Title:Flexible Support Worker (Part time contracted hours available) Location:Colchester and surrounding areas (travel required) Salary:£13.15 per hour About the role Were not looking for just another support worker were after afab all-rounderwho loves variety and thrives on change. This is auniqueposition created especially for someone who enjoys flexibility. Youll be our go-to person across multi... ZIPC1_UKTJ

About The Role Are you looking for a new and excited role?Person Power is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Residential Team Leader Support Worker to join a supportive team on a Full Time/ Permanent basis. This role involves providing person-centred support in a Residential Children's Home, working as part of a team to help maintain a safe, supportive, and caring environment that meets both ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in ten of our care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. You'll be expected to support the performance of each home ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, you'll analyse the results and identify practical strategies to make sure all regulations are met and ensure we continually improve the care we deliver, too. Working closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, you'll support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. Whether you're organising new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, or delivering clinical investigations, your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will make a real difference to the residents in our care. Due to the regional nature of this role a willingness for regular travel is essential. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse RN (General) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. An experienced nurse, you'll have worked in a care home environment and are a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses. Your leadership skills, sharp analytical mind and the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans enables you to deliver impressive results. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Company car, mobile phone and laptop Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses* If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

Senior Support Worker Required for Children’s Home in Colchester Essex CO3.Our Ofsted-registered children’s residential provision in Colchester is looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Workers to join us.This role is ideal for someone with proven experience in residential childc

Staff Partners are currently looking for Mental Health Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.\nWe are supporting a number of Private Clients in the Colchester area covering all aspects of Mental Health. At Staff Partners we have nationwide contracts with some of the largest, and most highly regarded private institutions in the country. Because of this, we are looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to begin picking up work as soon as possible.\nBoth ADHOC work and Block bookings are available, and we are keen to find the best fit for you. We have a quick, easy and free compliance process, please dont hesitate to get in touch.\nPlease do not apply if you do not have a current MAPA/Safety Intervention or PMVA Certificate. Applicants without will not be considered.\nMain Duties:\n Provide care to people with mental health conditions\n Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way\n Assist with medical & welfare needs\n Report on medical & welfare needs as required\n * Safeguard\nYou will have…\n· Knowledge of the Mental Health Act\n· Patient centric & commitment to delivering high quality care\n· Fine tuned decision making skills\n· Excellent organisational capability\n· Effective communication skills\n· Flexibility and a strong “can do” attitude\nWhy work with Staff Partners:\n· Excellent hourly rates\n· Weekly pay\n· As many shifts as you would like\n· Be the first to hear about shifts – we are preferred suppliers to many hospitals/sites\n· Block bookings available\n· A free fast track and very easy registration process\n· Your own specialist consultant\n· Training and support\n· Excellent referral bonus\nFor more information or to have a confidential chat on how I could help please feel free to contact me (Leanne) at Staff Partners

About The Company\nSalutem’s Adults Services division provides specialist support for people aged 18 through to 65+ with a wide range of social care needs, including Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, and Complex Care requirements.\nAcross our services, we are proud to have compassionate, experienced teams and dedicated managers who will support you from the very beginning of your journey with us. Each of our locations delivers a unique, highly specialised model of care, tailored to the individuals we support—ensuring truly personalised and meaningful outcomes.\nOur Adults Division spans across the country, offering diverse opportunities to work in settings that match your skills, interests, and career aspirations. Every service is designed to provide high-quality, person-centred support that enhances quality of life and promotes independence.\nAt Salutem, we place the people we support at the heart of everything we do. Within our Adults Services, we work in partnership with individuals and their circles of support to develop tailored care and support plans focused on personal goals and aspirations—empowering people to learn, grow, maintain their skills, and live life on their own terms.\n\nAbout The Role\nAs a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field. \n Key Responsibilities: \n - Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance. \n- Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth. \n- Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs. \n- Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records. \n- Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration. \n- Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols. \nAbout You: \n- Compassionate and empathetic \n- Strong communication skills \n- Detail-oriented and organized \n- Proactive and innovative thinker \n- Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion \n- Team player with a collaborative spirit \nApply Now! \nDon’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! \nOur Core Values: \n➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. \n➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. \n➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. \n➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. \n➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. \n➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. \n➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. \nWhy Choose Us? \n✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. \n✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. \n✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. \n✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. \nStill not convinced? \n🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. \n🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. \n♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. \n \nSalutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated domicillary carers to provide exceptional support and assistance to a wonderful Male service user based in Ipwich. The service user has complex care needs, The ideal candidates will have a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for those in their care, demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism. This paid positions offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing valuable skills

Join Nurseplus as a Children’s Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day\n\nAt Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of children’s services within the social care sector, including residential homes, SEN schools, learning disability and challenging behaviour settings, as well as supporting children with more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts, and you’ll truly be able to make a difference to a child’s life. \n\nWhy Choose Nurseplus?\n\nFlexibility that Works for You: Temporary Contrac so you can Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.\nWeekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for nights, weekends, and bank holidays).\nWorkwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.\nPaid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.\nOngoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.\nBlue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\nYour day-to-day responsibilities as a Children’s Support Worker may include supporting, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention. You may be required to support them in several ways, from helping them with their educational development to aiding them with personal care, allowing them to gain independence and making a massive impact to their daily lives.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nYou must be over 21 years old and have the right to work in the UK.\nA minimum of 6 months experience working within a children’s/young adult setting or with Mental Health Services \nA Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce is desirable, but not essential. \nA good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.\nA clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.\nDriver with own vehicle \nIf you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!\n\nAbout Nurseplus\n\nAt Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.\n\nINDREL

Operations & Recruitment Support Consultant\nLocation: Colchester\nSalary: £30,000–£40,000 + commission\nThis is a hands-on operational role supporting both the workforce and the wider recruitment function. The role involves managing a fleet of approximately 60 vehicles and dealing with day-to-day issues as they arise.\nThe environment is fast-paced and reactive. This is not a standard 9–5 role and requires someone who can handle pressure, communicate directly and resolve problems quickly.\nKey Responsibilities\n Manage a fleet of vehicles including breakdowns and logistics.\n Handle worker queries including pay and placement issues.\n Act as the first point of contact for operational challenges.\n Support candidate management and fulfilment.\n Respond to out-of-hours and weekend issues when required.\nCandidate Profile\n Resilient and comfortable dealing with direct communication.\n Comfortable working with a blue-collar workforce.\n Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively.\n Solutions-focused with strong problem-solving ability.\n Flexible with working hours where required.\nThe Reality\n Out-of-hours calls will happen.\n Issues will need resolving quickly.\n This is a role for someone practical and action-oriented.\nWhy Join\n Central role in day-to-day operations.\n Varied workload in a fast-paced environment.\n Opportunity to develop into broader recruitment or operational roles.\nApply now

Outreach Support Worker – Empower People to Live Independently and Thrive\n\nAre you someone who’s compassionate, proactive, and loves helping others build confidence and independence? Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.\n\nWe’re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our team, supporting vulnerable individuals across the Braintree and Uttlesford area of Essex. You’ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment—so a full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.\n\nWhat your day might look like\n\n Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills.\n\n Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence.\n\n Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time.\n\n Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism.\n\nWhat makes this role special\n\nPlease note, this isn’t a care worker role. This is a role where it’s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You’ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate.\n\nYou’ll be part of a passionate team that’s committed to helping people flourish, and you’ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact.\n\nCould it be you?\n\nWe’re looking for someone who:\n\n Has experience (professional or voluntary) in a supportive role\n\n Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges\n\n Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits\n\n Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support\n\n Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence\n\n Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle\n\n Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check\n\nWhat you’ll get in return\n\n 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)\n\n 2 paid volunteering days each year\n\n Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more\n\n Life assurance at 4x your salary\n\n Up to 10% pension contribution\n\n Family-friendly policies\n\n A role where your support helps people thrive\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.\n\nClosing date: 11th June 2026 at midnight.\n\nInterviews will be held in person on the 18th June at our Pitsea or Colchester Octagon office

We are currently working with a leading residential developer, to assist in their search for an Site Manager in Essex. This will be on a 100+ unit, timber frame project, where they are looking for a strong Manager to lead the project.\n\nAs Site Manager, you would be oversee and lead the whole build process from externals to internals and handover. Our client has many traditional build projects across Essex and surrounding areas, with a strong pipeline of work, so there would be no issues with the longevity of work.\n\nResponsibilities for Site Manager:\n\nOversee the sub-contractors and labour force, keeping high health & safety standards.\nAchieve a high quality product across 100+ units of traditional build houses.\nKeep the project on time and in budget.\nOversee the whole build process.Requirements for Site Manager:\n\nUnderstand the whole build process.\nWorked on housing projects.\nHard worker who wants to prove themselves to progress up the ladder.If you want to hear more about this Site Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or email (url removed)

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Support Worker / Carer to join our team.\n\n✅ Requirements:\nMinimum 6 months of UK experience as a Support Worker or Carer\nValid PMVA (3-Day Training – BILD Certified)\nCompleted Mandatory Training (CSTF Aligned)- both online and practical courses\nEnhanced DBS covering both Children & Adults\nRegistered on the DBS Update Service\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\nCompassionate, reliable, and professional attitude

Enhanced DBS on Update Service\n\nMoving and handling Face to face training certificate\n\nMakaton Training certificate

Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing 🌟\n\n Brighthire Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Support Workers to join our temporary workforce in Colchester.\n\n🏡 About the Role\n You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible and stay involved in their local communities. This is a person-centred role where no two days are the same.\n\n🧩 Key Responsibilities\n • Making a real difference in the lives of the people you support\n • Supporting individuals with daily routines using a person-centred approach\n • Keeping care plans and records accurate and up to date\n • Helping with day-to-day tasks to promote independence\n • Working closely with managers and colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality support\n • Supporting with personal care and manual handling when required\n\n⭐ What We Are Looking For\n • Minimum 6 months UK care experience\n • Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism\n • Confidence in managing challenging behaviour (verbal or physical)\n • Understanding or experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)\n • Calm, reliable, and compassionate approach\n • Strong communication skills\n • Must be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker visa holders welcome)\n • An enhanced DBS on the update service is ideal; however, we can support you to obtain a new DBS if required\n • Training refreshers and updates can also be supported where needed\n\n💼 What We Offer\n • Weekly pay\n • Flexible working hours to suit your availability\n • Ongoing temporary assignments\n • Supportive and approachable office team\n\n📞 For more information, please contact Emma Brown at Brighthire Recruitment on (phone number removed) (Option 2)\n 📧 Or send your CV to (url removed)

Enabling Support Worker\nLocation: Treetops, Colchester\nSalary: £12.80 per hour\nHours Per Week: 40\nPlease note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.\nAre you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Treetops we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.\nWe are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.\nWe believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.\nOur disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.\nAbout the role\nAs an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.\nYou will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.\nThere will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.\nAt Treetops\nTreetops is a high-dependency, residential care home providing 24-hour nursing and personal care for adults with disabilities, most of whom are younger.\nPeople at Treetops have a wide range of individual choice, enabled by active support from staff. The service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone’s needs and aspirations are different – that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life.\nBenefits of working at Shaftesbury\nAt Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:\n Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)\n Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.\n * Great CQC great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.\n We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.\n Excellent training package provided for all staff.\n * Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.\n Pension Scheme.\n Access to our employee assistance program.\nShaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.\nWhat makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.\nThrough a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.\nShaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.\nShaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.\nTo Apply\nIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Support Worker - Essex\n\nSupport Working in Chelmsford & Colchester!\n\nJob description\n\nSalary: £24,853 per annum \nHours: 37.5\nJob Type: Permanent\nService: Learning Disabilities\nLocation: Benfleet - SS7 / Chelmsford - CM1/CM2 / Braintree - CM7 / Colchester - CO1\n\nBenefits\n\n- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop\n- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme\n- 24-hour Employee Assistance\n- Paid Enhanced DBS\n- Eye care vouchers\n- Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase\n\nAbout the role\n\nThe role of the Support Worker is to provide specialist expertise and support to facilitate teams in achieving person-centred outcomes for the people we support, some of whom have profound and complex needs, to maximise the individual’s independence and enable them to be active in their communities.\n\nDuties will include:\n\n- Making a difference in the lives of those you support\n- Helping to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools\n- Ensuring all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date\n- Supporting with everyday tasks to maximise the individual’s independence\n- Working in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service\n- Undertaking various levels of personal care and manual handling\n\nAbout you\n\nTo be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential you have experience for this role in:\n\n- Supporting people who may challenge (verbally, physically), particularly people on the autistic spectrum\n- Keeping calm and confident in challenging situations\n- Positive Behaviour Support\n- Enabling people with a learning disability/autism to take positive risks in their lives\n- Possess a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7-seater van\n- Knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda\n\nYou will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career.\n\nTo read more about the role and the full person specification, please click on the Apply button, then select the tab at the top of the advert, titled ‘Job Description and Person Specification’.\n\nAbout the Organisation\n\nWe have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.\n\nRead more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.\n\nDo you want to be a Support Worker at Certitude? Select the Apply button, complete an application form, and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification are available when you apply. If you have any questions, please email our team.\n\nAll our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.\n\nWe reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.\n\nSupport, Worker, Colchester, Benfleet, Chelmsford, Braintree, Essex, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP

Outreach Learning Support Assistant\n📍 Essex and Surrounding Areas\n💷 £100 - £125 per day\n🕒 Full-Time & Part-Time Flexible Opportunities\n📅 Start Date: ASAP\n📄 Ongoing Contract\n\nRemedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Outreach Learning Support Assistants to work with SEN students across Essex and surrounding areas.\n\nThis rewarding role involves supporting students within college settings, helping to enrich their educational experience, build confidence, and encourage independence.\n\nThe Role:\n\n Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with Special Educational Needs\n\n Supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally\n\n Encouraging engagement and participation in learning\n\n Building positive relationships with students and staff\n\n Assisting students to develop life skills and confidence\n\nRequirements:\n\n Previous experience working within a school, college, or support worker setting\n\n A caring, patient, and proactive attitude\n\n Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n\n Passion for supporting young people with additional needs\n\n Ability to work flexibly across different locations\n\n Must be a driver with access to a vehicle\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\n Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities\n\n Competitive daily pay rates\n\n Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant\n\n * Rewarding opportunities to make a genuine difference in students’ lives\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nIf you are passionate about supporting SEN students and are looking for a rewarding new opportunity, apply today

Senior Residential Support Worker – Colchester 🌟\n\n📍 Colchester\n💷 £15.23ph + Sleep-In Rate\n\nAt JP Healthcare Recruitment, we’re recruiting experienced Senior Residential Support Workers for a new Ofsted-registered children’s home.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic care within a safe and nurturing environment.\n\n✅ Requirements:\n\n• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care\n• Supervisory / shift leading experience\n• Strong safeguarding & behaviour management skills\n• Passionate, resilient, and caring approach\n\n✨ What’s on offer:\n\n• £15.23ph + sleep-ins\n• Funded Level 4 qualification\n• Clear progression opportunities\n• Supportive leadership team\n• Free meals, parking & training\n\nPlease not this role does not offer sponsorship

Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day\n\nDo 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.\n\nWhether 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.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\n Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks\n\n Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them\n\n Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities\n\n Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals\n\n Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable\n\n Work flexibly across services—including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts\n\n Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings\n\n Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards\n\nWhat You’ll Need\n\n A kind heart and a compassionate mindset\n\n A sense of humour and a resilient attitude\n\n Great communication skills and a team spirit\n\n A full, clean UK manual driving licence – essential for this role\n\n Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours\n\n Respect for diversity and individual needs\n\n Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines\n\n A satisfactory DBS check\n\n Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) – desirable but not essential\n\n Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care – desirable but not essential\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nWhen you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:\nBe Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.\nWe believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays\n\n Two paid volunteering days each year\n\n Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal\n\n Life assurance at 4x your salary\n\n Up to 10% pension contribution\n\n Paid training and development opportunities\n\n Employee assistance programme\n\n Staff recognition schemes\n\nPlease Read Before Applying\n\nThis 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.\n\nA full, clean UK manual driving licence is required for this position, as driving forms a key part of supporting our customers.\n\nIf this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.\nPlease apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.\n\nInterviews will take place during the week commencing 8th June

Job Description:\n\nCOMPLEX CARE SUPPORT WORKERS NEEDED IN COLCHESTER*\n\nClover Care Group is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Our Regulated Activity is the Treatment of Disease, Disorder, or Injury (TDDI). We strongly believe that “The best People Care” and that is exactly what we do. We offer continuous professional development to all our carers, so you can enhance you career in care.\n\nJob Overview\n\nWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care for a female client with complex needs.\n\nDue to the nature of the role, which includes providing personal and intimate care, this position is open to female applicants only. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, relating to genuine occupational requirements.\n\nThe service user has complex care needs, and experience in Stroke, tracheostomy, suctioning and Manual Handling will be needed. The ideal candidate will have a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for those in their care, demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing valuable skills in Complex Care and more.\n\nYou will be working on a full-time rota which will be given to you 3 months in advance, and you will be paid weekly. There are working days and night available.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n Deliver personalised patient care, including assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility support\n\n Administer medication and monitor health conditions in accordance with care plans\n\n Stoke experience\n\n Medication and suctioning, tracheostomy\n\n Manual Handling and Hoist procedures\n\n Provide companionship and emotional support to clients\n\nExperience\n\n Previous experience in Complex Care is essential\n\n Knowledge of patient care practices, including medication administration and behaviour management\n\n At least 6 months Complex UK care experience\n\n Valid driving licence is preferred for this role involving transportation responsibilities\n\n Tracheostomy experience is ESSENTIAL\n\n Personal Care\n\n * PLEASE NOTE THAT NO SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE WITH THESE POSITIONS\n\nThese roles offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about providing compassionate care across diverse settings and we provide training, as well as continual professional development to enhance your career in care. Applicants should demonstrate organisational skills, patience, and a genuine commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of others.\n\nJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary\n\nJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary\n\nContract length: Ongoing\n\nWork Location: In person at service users house

TSS are looking for a Retail Security Officer in Colchester, where no two days will be the same and you will have the opportunity to carve out a career with the biggest name in security. \n \nApplicants must have an SIA Licence. \n \nPosition: Retail Security Officer \nLocation: Colchester \nPay Rate: £13.49 per hour \nHours: Various \nShifts: Various \n \nYour Time at Work\n \nAs a Retail Security Officer your duties include: \n \n- To provide a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff \n- To carry out Company Policy on loss prevention and ensure the safety of staff and visitors \n- To lawfully deter potential troublemakers on site \n- To observe and report incidents using the correct reporting systems \n- To carry out all duties assigned by the client or manager to whom you are responsible \n- To ensure site knowledge is kept up to date and developments at local level are identified \n- To understand and implement any Fire and Safety evacuation procedures \n- To assist, if required by the Client, with staff and contractor searches \n- To ensure that the Security base is always maintained in a clean and tidy condition \n- To conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner which will bring credit to yourself and the Company, ensuring full uniform is worn and SIA licence is clearly displayed \n \nOur Perfect Worker\n \nIt is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. A lot of admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices. \n \nOur perfect Retail Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join TSS and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers. \n \nKey Information and Benefits\n \n- Holidays (dependent on time/ hours worked) \n- Workplace Pension Scheme \n- Progression training and development opportunities \n- Life assurance benefit \n- Contributory Healthcare Scheme \n- Eyecare vouchers \n- Employee Discount Schemes \n- Refer a friend scheme \n- Free uniform provided \n \nJob Ref: 1TSSG (T46) \n \nTSS are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! \n \nAbout Staffline\n \nStaffline are working in Partnership with TSS, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. \n \nPlease note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. \n \nThis job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline

?? Support Worker Temporary Ongoing ?? Brighthire Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Support Workers to join our temporary workforce in Colchester. ?? About the Role You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible and stay involved in their local communities. This is a person-centred role where no two days are the same. ?? Key Responsibilities Making a real difference in the lives of the people you support Supporting individuals with daily routines using a person-centred approach Keeping care plans and records accurate and up to date Helping with day-to-day tasks to promote independence Working closely with managers and colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality support Supporting with personal care and manual handling when required ? What We Are Looking For Minimum 6 months UK care experience Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism Confidence in managing challenging behaviour (verbal or physical) Understanding or experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Calm, reliable, and compassionate approach Strong communication skills Must be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker visa holders welcome) An enhanced DBS on the update service i...

About The Role Are you looking for a new and excited role?Person Power is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Residential Team Leader Support Worker to join a supportive team on a Full Time/ Permanent basis. This role involves providing person-centred support in a Residential Children's Home, working as part of a team to help maintain a safe, supportive, and caring environment that meets both individual and shared needs, while consistently demonstrating a positive and person-centred approach. Key Responsibilities • Providing day-to-day practical and emotional support, • Leader the team, providing supervision and assisting with care plans/ rotas, • Assisting with daily living activities and routines(no personal care required), • Promoting independence, dignity and respect at all times, • Supporting with care plans, • Working as an effective team member and communicating effectively, • Following safeguarding procedures and organisation policies

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Treetops we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling.It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK.We are looking for a confident.Due to the genuine occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female app

Brilliant opportunity to build a career with a very respected client, with lots of hours available and a high rate of pay up to.You can also work on your own leisure and time! Give us your availability each week and we'll make it work!.Customer focused worker who's able to manage their own work to m

Brilliant opportunity to build a career with a very respected client, with lots of hours available and a high rate of pay up to.You can also work on your own leisure and time! Give us your availability each week and we'll make it work!.Work hours: 0500 AM - 0800 AM starts.Customer focused worker who

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings within in social care sector, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills. Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage. Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Car...

Support Worker - Essex Support Working in Chelmsford & Colchester! Job description Salary: £24,853 per annum Hours: 37.5 Job Type: Permanent Service: Learning Disabilities Location: Benfleet - SS7 / Chelmsford - CM1/CM2 / Braintree - CM7 / Colchester - CO1 Benefits • A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme, • 24-hour Employee Assistance, • Paid Enhanced DBS, • Eye care vouchers, • Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase About the role The role of the Support Worker is to provide specialist expertise and support to facilitate teams in achieving person-centred outcomes for the people we support, some of whom have profound and complex needs, to maximise the individuals independence and enable them to be active in their communities. Duties will include: • Making a difference in the lives of those you support, • Helping to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools, • Ensuring all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date, • Supporting with everyday tasks to maximise the individuals independence

Join Nurseplus as a Children's Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Children's Support Worker, you'll be providing high-quality care across a range of children's services within the social care sector, including residential homes, SEN schools, learning disability and challenging behaviour settings, as well as supporting children with more complex care needs. You'll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts, and you'll truly be able to make a difference to a child's life. Why Choose Nurseplus? • Flexibility that Works for You: Temporary Contrac so you can Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life., • Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for nights, weekends, and bank holidays)., • Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms., • Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry...

Job description: We require Class 1 ADR Drivers to start ASAP near Colchester (Essex) for ongoing work. Brilliant opportunity to build a career with a very respected client, with lots of hours available and a high rate of pay up to £22.02 an hour along with an opportunity to go perm for the right candidate that proves themselves. You can also work on your own leisure and time! Give us your availability each week and we'll make it work! Salary: £17.42 - £22.02 per hour Location: Colchester (Essex) Work type: Class 1 ADR Driver Work hours: 0700 AM starts Shift Type: Monday - Friday Job Description: • Hardworking and dedicated Class 1 Driver with a can-do attitude, who is willing to learn new things., • Customer focused worker who's able to manage their own work to meet deadlines as well as maintaining performance standards., • The successful Class 1 Driver must have a good level of English communication with customers and client, • Valid and in date CPC and Digi-Tacho Card, • Local drops, Hub Runs, Long distance, 3-7 drops a day. Each day varies but general feedback from all of our drivers is brilliant! Key Requirements: • Class 1 ADR experience atleast 1 year<...

About The Role Ready to take the next step in your career?Person Power is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Residential Support Workers (Night Wake) to join a supportive team on a Full Time/ Permanent basis. This role involves providing person-centred support in a Residential Children's Home, working as part of a team to help maintain a safe, supportive, and caring environment that meets both individual and shared needs, while consistently demonstrating a positive and person-centred approach. Key Responsibilities • Providing waking night practical and emotional support, • Assisting with daily living activities and routines (no personal care), • Promoting independence, dignity and respect at all times, • Supporting with care plans, • Working as an effective team member and communicating effectively, • Following safeguarding procedures and organisation policiesRequirements

Job Title:Flexible Support Worker (Part time contracted hours available) Location:Colchester and surrounding areas (travel required) Salary:£13.15 per hour About the role Were not looking for just another support worker were after afab all-rounderwho loves variety and thrives on change. This is auniqueposition created especially for someone who enjoys flexibility. Youll be our go-to person across multiple services stepping in to cover holidays, sickness, short-notice absences and anything else that comes up. One week you might be supporting in one house, the next youre somewhere completely different. No two weeks are ever the same! What We Offer: • Competitive pay and flexible working hours., • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development., • The chance to be part of memorable moments, • A role where your adaptability and positive attitude are genuinely valued, • A friendly team and genuinely supportive workplace, • The chance to work across lots of different services and client groups, • Refer a friend and earn £150!

Children's Residential Support Worker £28392 – £33,025 per annum 3 x 14-hour shifts per week (7:45am – 10:00pm) Are you passionate about making a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re looking for dedicated and resilient Children's Residential Support Worker to join our caring and committed team at a children’s residential home in Tiptree, Essex. This is more than just a job — it's a chance to build meaningful relationships, provide stability, and help shape brighter futures for young people aged 5–16 who may have experienced trauma, emotional or behavioural challenges. About the Role: As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you’ll be an essential part of a supportive and structured environment, helping young people feel safe, valued, and empowered. You’ll be there through daily routines, challenging moments, and everything in between — always leading with care, consistency, and compassion. Rota: 3 x 14-hour shifts per week Shift time: 7:45am – 10:00pm Stable and consistent rota pattern for a great work-life balance Key Responsibilities: Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult for young people Supporting children with daily routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing Promoting independence, life skills, and positive behaviour * Reco...

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised logistics business, considered to be the leader in its field. Pay rates from £13.62 per hour, rising to £17.02 during overtime hours. The role of Forklift Driver is based in Coggeshall. A valid forklift licence is required. Reach is preferred. First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as delivery driver, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner and many more. Why work with First Call? • Working with First Call Contract Services gives you many additional benefits!, • Money saving offers and discounts at your fingertips, • 24/7 GP helpline, • Discounted Gym membership in over 2500 gyms, • Online Payslip Access, • Personal Insurance Shifts for Forklift Driver: • 08:00 to 17:00 or, • 10:00 to 19:00 or, • 21:00 to 06:00 (nights) Pay: • £13.62 per hour, • £17.02 per hour when working more than 37 hours in the week, • Paid weekly Main Duties of Forklift Driver: • Safe operation of forklift truck, • Loading racking in the warehouse, • Loading and unloading vehicles, • Ensure safe operations and adherence to HSE, environment and quality procedures at all times, • Work with the Warehouse team to continually improve processes and business perf...

Eleven Eleven Recruitment are seeking an experienced Ground Worker with a Dumper ticket for work in Colchester, Essex. Job Role: Groundworker with a Dumper ticket Location: Colchester, Essex Start: Wednesday 22nd April Rate: £20 - £21 ph Minimum Requirements: • CSCS Card, • CPCS / NPORS Card, • PPE, • Own Tools, • Minimum 4 years ground works experience About the role: • Carrying out all aspects of Groundworks on a Residential site Payments: • £20 - £21 ph, • Paid 9 hours per day, • Weekly payments made To apply for this role please call us on 01603 515454 or apply online to AMRT1_UKTJ ...

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship Location: New Alresford, Hampshire. SO24 Days & Hours: Up to 128 hours per 4 week cycle (average of 36 hours per week including Deputy Team Leader hours). Flexibility may be required on the start and finish times to meet Tristan's individual needs. To participate in the on call rota alongside the Team Leader and Nurse Advisor. Part-time applications accepted. Pay: • £17.00 per hour, Monday to Friday days and Waking nights, • £19.00 per hour, Weekend Days and Bank Holidays, • £NLW (currently £12.71 p/h for workers age 21 and over) per hour, Sleeping Nights Monday to Thursday (between 11pm and 7am), • £NLW (curre...

Waking Night Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home Location: Tiptree, Essex Salary: £30,888 per annum (inclusive of allowances) Hours: 4 on, 4 off - 9:00pm – 8:00am Are you a calm, caring, and dependable professional who finds purpose in helping others? We’re looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team at a children’s residential home in Tiptree, Essex. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in providing safety, comfort, and reassurance to children and young people aged 8–17 throughout the night — supporting their emotional wellbeing and ensuring a secure, nurturing environment. About the Role: As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll be responsible for: Monitoring and supporting young people during night hours, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Providing a calm, caring presence and responding appropriately to any incidents or emotional needs. Maintaining accurate logs, reports, and safeguarding documentation. Carrying out light household duties and preparing the home for the following day. Working closely with day staff to ensure consistent and high-quality care. What We’re Looking For: Previous experience working with children or young people (residential experience desirable) * Empathy, patience, and the ability to remai...

This is alongside the role of Support Worker where you will be required to support Tristian with all aspects of daily living and when out in the community and to pursue social outings. Sick Pay Pension (subject to qualifying status) Free DBS check In order to promote continuity of our high care st

About The Role Ready to take the next step in your career? Person Power is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Residential Support Workers to join a supportive team on a Full Time/ Permanent basis.This role involves providing person-centred support in a Residential Children's Home, working as p

A leading support organization in Great Tey is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist people with learning disabilities.The role involves supporting individuals in their daily lives and encouraging their independence.Two contract options are available: a full-time Fixed Term Contract for matern

This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care. Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Help facilitate children’s activities and

Using your experience and skills (further developed with our support and training), you will assist with the care of our children and young people, supporting them in all aspects of their lives including activities, hobbies and educational pursuits. We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtf