Care Support Worker - Female Only

Our Vacancy

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.

Your typical day could start with creating and implementing support plans consistently and correctly for our customers. Then you might be supporting individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities at home and in their community by being innovative, enthusiastic and encouraging.

 As a Care Support Worker, you’ll be assisting people to live their best life. With a particular focus supporting people with kindness and compassion. You will support people with all aspects of daily living including assisting people with their personal care and health needs.

Your kind, compassionate and driven to protect the rights of the people you support. You’ll respect individual characters you are supporting and the different wants and needs they may have. To be successful in this role you’ll need to be available to work on a rota basis which is covered over a 24/7 period. Some waking nights and sleep ins will be required.

Your role covers all aspects of care and support. If you’re a caring & compassionate person, then we want to hear from you.

Please note there's a full time and part time opportunity available.
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Sunday, 24/7 rota.

A Full UK driving licence is required for this role. 

Could it be you?

To be a success in this role, you’re:

• Able to work on a rota basis, working across a 24/7 shift pattern.
• The understanding and ability to respond to people’s unique needs and desires.
• Experience of providing support to vulnerable individuals.
• The ability to maintain records, with high levels of attention to detail.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: 

• 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

This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet the following criteria through examples of your experiences in previous roles:

• Experience supporting vulnerable young women, particularly those with high support needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and safeguarding principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries.
• Resilience and empathy, balancing compassion with assertiveness to manage complex situations.
• Proficiency in IT and reporting, with the ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Commitment to our values, ensuring your work reflects our ethos:
  • Be kind
  • Do the right thing
  • Love new ideas
  • Celebrate diversity
  • Keep our promises
  • Pull together

We’re particularly keen to hear about your hands-on experience and how you’ve demonstrated these qualities in a previous role.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training to support your professional development.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discounts.
• Life assurance of 4x your salary.
• Up to 10% pension contribution.
• Two additional volunteering days per year.

Ready to apply?  Please click 'Apply Now'

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Tanisha at tanisha.johnson@peabody.org.uk

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

Interviews will be held on the 24th July 2025