Company Overview
Support Worker – Join Our Friendly & Dedicated Team in Colchester!
Location: Colchester
Hours: Day Shifts 08:00 – 20:00 (Full-time, Part-time & Bank Available)
Salary: Competitive Rates
Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our growing team.
In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred support to a young man, helping him live independently, achieve his goals and aspirations and live a full, active life where every day he has the opportunity to thrive and grow as a young adult.
Could this be the role for you?
- Do you enjoy active days?
- Do you love being outdoors and on the move?
- Are you someone who adapts quickly and stays calm?
- Do you build trust through consistency and kindness?
- Are you curious about what people communicate beyond words?
Previous experience in care or support work is welcomed but not essential—full training will be provided. What matters most is your passion for helping others and your commitment to making a real difference.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking people who are:
- Kind, compassionate, and enthusiastic.
- Reliable, flexible, and committed to providing excellent support.
- Great communicators with a positive, friendly attitude.
- Making things fun and exciting.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to promoting inclusion and diversity
- Willing to learn and develop new skills.
What we need you to bring to this role
· Active energy – this young man thrives on movement and rhythm – he loves long walks and music.
· Adaptability - plans change, and you’ll move with them.
· A great communicator - you’ll look beyond behaviour to understand what the young man is communicating.
· Innovation – researching new activities and peer connections in the Colchester area.
· Calm confidence - you’ll support him when distressed with patience and attuned communication.
· Commitment - trust grows from reliability and presence.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rates.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Opportunities to gain recognised health and social care qualifications.
- Career progression within a growing organisation.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Employee wellbeing programme.
- Pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave.
- Employee recognition and reward schemes.
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
- No sponsorship available
Make a Difference Every Day
If you're looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same and every day brings the opportunity to positively impact someone's life, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact: [email protected]
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person