Support Worker / Colchester / £15 – £18 Ph

Support Worker

Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities

Pay Rate: From GBP15.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support for children in care, ensuring their safety, emotional well‑being, and personal development.
• Promote positive behaviours, healthy relationships, and stability.
• Work closely with other professionals to implement care plans and support the child’s needs.
• Complete accurate daily records, incident reports, and handovers.
• Identify and report any safeguarding concerns.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in the health and social care sector in the UK.
• Previous experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent English‑speaking skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility in working hours and location.
• Able to work in different settings both regulated and non‑regulated.
• Must be able to drive or willing to travel to work.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, professional, and non‑judgemental attitude.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports.
• Drivers are preferred, but willingness to travel to new locations is essential.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred).
• A valid DBS (we can help you apply).

What We Offer

• Pay rates starting from GBP15.00 per hour.
• Ongoing temporary work with consistent hours available.
• Opportunity to work across varied settings.
• A rewarding career where every day is different.

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