Weekly hours: 37.5 hours a week, 6 week rolling rota across 7 days Chelmsford, Essex 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. 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. 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 holiday, plus bank holidays * two additional paid volunteering days each year * flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal * 4 x salary life assurance * up to 10% pension contribution * Paid training and development opportunities * Employee assistance programme * Staff recognition schemes This role will require an enhanced DBS check. 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. 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. Closing date: 20th November 2025 at midnight. PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer