Support Worker
- Full-time
- Permanent
Description
Description
Night Support Worker
Location: Colchester
£14.00 per hour | Up to £34,000 per year + Overtime
Full-time / Permanent
No sponsorship available
About the Role
Please note this is a male only role due to the requirements of the person we support.
We are recruiting Support Workers / Care Assistants to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in a supported living environment.
This role involves hands-on support, promoting independence, dignity, and choice while supporting people with daily living activities, personal care, and community access.
A full UK driving licence is required for roles involving mobility vehicles.
This role will be supporting an active young man and we are looking for someone who is active and enthusiastic.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care (washing, bathing, toileting)
- Support with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping)
- Assist with medication administration
- Promote independent living and life skills development
- Support access to community activities, appointments, and social inclusion
- Follow care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
- Record and report incidents, behaviours, and progress notes
- Work as part of a team, attending handovers and meetings
Skills & Experience
- Support Worker / Care Assistant experience
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Understanding of safeguarding, mental health, autism, learning disabilities
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, compassionate, and proactive
- Flexible to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
- Must maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all time
- Are kind, caring, funny, positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.
What We Offer
- £14.00 per hour
- Overtime available
- Up to £34,000 annual earning potential
- Full training provided (including PBS and mandatory care training)
- Career progression opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Long Service Awards
Why Join Us?
Join a supportive team delivering high-quality care where you can build a rewarding career in health and social care, making a real difference in people’s lives every day.
Please email hradmin@deesgroup.co.uk for the full job description, or if you have any questions.