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Female Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day

We are looking for female applicants only for this role as it is an all-women’s service. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Care Support Worker to provide dedicated and person‑centred support.

The role focuses on building a positive, trusting relationship and offering consistent support across all areas of daily life - from personal care and routines to activities, appointments, and time out in the community. Support is tailored to the individual, with an emphasis on understanding behaviour as communication and responding in a calm, respectful, and supportive way.

This is a rewarding role for someone who values consistency, empathy, and making a genuine difference through meaningful day‑to‑day support.

We have both a Full Time (37.5 hours per week) and a Part Time (30 hours per week) Care Support Worker vacancy available.

Please tell us in your application whether you would like to be considered for:

• The 37.5-hour role only
• The 30-hour role only
• Either role

What You’ll Do

• Provide focused 1:1 support with daily routines and personal care
• Support the individual to access activities, appointments, and interests that enhance quality of life
• Encourage independence, choice, and positive engagement
• Respond sensitively to behaviours that may arise, using patience, understanding, and agreed support approaches
• Support emotional wellbeing and promote positive routines
• Drive and support access to the community using a mobility vehicle
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment
• Complete accurate daily records and contribute to care reviews
• Work in line with health, safety, and quality standards

What You’ll Need

• A full, clean manual UK driving licence (essential)
• Confidence driving a mobility vehicle
• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain positive during challenging moments
• Good communication skills and a consistent, reliable working style
• Respect for individuality, dignity, and personal choice
• Ability to maintain accurate records

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or supporting behaviours desirable but not essential
• Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care - desirable
• A satisfactory DBS check is required

Please Read Before Applying

This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes overnight shifts, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.

Why Join Peabody?

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: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

How to Apply

If this role sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with an anonymised CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you’re a great fit for this role

Interviews will take place in person on the 31st July and 5th August 2026.

Got questions please reach out to the Talent Specialist - Jo Shorey at jo.shorey@peabody.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.