Female Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day
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.
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 and non‑negotiable)
* 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; supporting behaviours desirable but not essential
* Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care – desirable
* A satisfactory DBS check is required
* 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.
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.
Why Join Peabody?
This role offers the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact by supporting someone to live a richer, more meaningful life. You’ll be part of a supportive organisation that values compassionate, person‑centred care.
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
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