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Our Vacancy Outreach Support Worker Empower People to Live Independently and Thrive Are you someone who s compassionate, proactive, and loves helping others build confidence and independence? Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. We re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our team, supporting vulnerable individuals across the Epping and Harlow area of Essex. You ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment. What your day might look like Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills. Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence. Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time. Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism. What makes this role special Please note, this isn t a care worker role. This is a role where it s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate. You ll be part of a passionate team that s committed to helping people flourish, and you ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact. Could it be you? We re looking for someone who: Has experience (professional or voluntary) in a supportive role Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check What you ll get in return 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) 2 paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more Life assurance at 4x your salary Up to 10% pension contribution Family-friendly policies A role where your support helps people thrive A role where your support creates independence PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. Closing date: 10 June 2026 Interviews will be held in person at our Pitsea office on the 16th June 2026.

Colchester, Essex Outreach Support Worker Empower People to Live Independently and Thrive Are you someone who s compassionate, proactive, and loves helping others build confidence and independence? Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. We re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our team, supporting vulnerable individuals across the Braintree and Uttlesford area of Essex. You ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment so a full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential. What your day might look like Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills. Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence. Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time. Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism. What makes this role special Please note, this isn t a care worker role. This is a role where it s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate. You ll be part of a passionate team that s committed to helping people flourish, and you ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact. Could it be you? We re looking for someone who: Has experience (professional or voluntary) in a supportive role Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check What you ll get in return 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) 2 paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more Life assurance at 4x your salary Up to 10% pension contribution Family-friendly policies A role where your support helps people thrive PLEASE NOTE: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. Closing date: 11th June 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held in person on the 18th June at our Pitsea or Colchester Octagon office.

Female Support Worker £24,829 per annum (pro rata) Full time and part time 24+ hours available Full UK driving license required Must be flexible for all shifts - AM, PM, Waking Nights and Sleep Ins. Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join Avenues where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve great things together. At Avenues, we believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you re looking for your next role in social care or considering a fulfilling career change we d love to hear from you! The Role We are looking for passionate and caring Female Support Workers to join our teams in Margate , supporting adults with: Autism Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Communication difficulties Behaviours that challenge Epilepsy Our services include supported living homes, self-contained flats, and community-based outreach. During your telephone interview, our Recruitment Team will discuss which opportunities best suit your skills and preferences. Every day is different, but your role will include: Supporting people to live independently and enjoy everyday activities Encouraging social connections with family, friends, and the local community Helping with finances, household tasks, and shopping Providing respectful, person-centred personal care Most importantly creating moments of joy and achievement! No previous experience? No problem! We provide award-winning, accredited training at no cost to you including Health and Social Care Diplomas to help you develop your career. What s in it for you? Early Pay access your earnings before payday Fully paid, enhanced DBS Flexible working patterns Paid annual leave (pro rata) Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities Contributory pension scheme with life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more via Blue Light Card and Bene£its website Recommend a Friend scheme earn up to £500 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone! As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Ready to start your feel-good career? Apply today we can t wait to meet you!

Description Housing Support Specialist (Outreach and Move On team) Location : Based in Hailsham, with travel around East Sussex Salary : £27, 942 per year, plus £1,000 essential car user allowance, plus £800 Rough Sleepers Allowance, plus Unsociable Hours shift allowance Hours : 37 per week The working pattern includes two early morning shifts, starting at 5.00am (Summer) or 6.00am (Winter) Monday - Friday. Other working days are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday. Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract, Maternity cover for 12 months What you'll be doing: Are you passionate about ending the cycle of rough sleeping for people who are experiencing homelessness? Are you interested in a career in housing support, mental health recovery and wellbeing development? Southdown's Outreach and Move On teams support those who are rough sleeping to move away from homelessness by accessing accommodation options. As a Housing Support Specialist you'll work alongside a multiagency team, supporting people who have experienced the trauma of homelessness, to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. You'll provide early morning street outreach to people sleeping rough in Hastings and Rother, combined with move on / tenancy support as your clients take steps away from homelessness and into accommodation. You'll provide flexible, trauma-informed support, focusing on ending rough sleeping by identifying the support each person needs. This may include support with substance dependency, mental and physical health needs, domestic abuse, current or historical offending. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Community Specialist, Case Manager, Social Worker, Housing Support Worker, Social Care Prescriber, Community Health Worker, Community Outreach Coordinator or Care Coordinator. However, this is not essential and we will provide a full induction and training programme for all successful candidates. Perks and benefits: You'll be joining one of the largest providers of care, support and housing services in Sussex, which we're proud to say we've been doing for over 50 years! In exchange we can offer some great benefits, including: Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover. Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car. Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets. Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service. 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Rough Sleepers Allowance - £800 per year. Essential car user allowance - £1,000 per year. Unsociable hours allowance - an extra £4.40 per shift. Skills, knowledge and experience What you need for the role: Available to work unsociable hours (2 early morning shifts per week starting at 5am or 6am) A personalised care approach, with empathy and understanding An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown A Full Driving Licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you What would be nice: Knowledge of complex and diverse support needs relating to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse Awareness of the causes of rough sleeping and the barriers preventing people who are rough sleeping from engaging in services Experience working in a supported housing or homelessness setting Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs Training: Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER Experience is Needed Benefits: Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle) 20 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral! Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants. The Role: We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! Main duties and responsibilities: To supervise the day-to-day delivery of care, to ensure those service users' needs are met and that they participate appropriately in daily household and leisure activities To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff To take on the role of case coordinator for individual service users and to participate in the reviewing, reassessing and changing of person centred support plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individual's needs To participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities framework To undertake monthly supervisions with staff as delegated and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes, designed to meet an individual's needs or the Company's staff development program To ensure that the requirements of legislation, Care Standards and the Company's Policies and Procedures are followed To prepare service user and staff reports and ensure that the required records are maintained and up-to-date. Personal Characteristics: Diploma in Health and Social Care. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader". Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Support Worker Kingston House- Canterbury, CT4 6HZ Must drive and have full use of your own vehicle, due to rural location £12.71 per hour 35 x hour per Week. Benefits: Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral! Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants. The Role: We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! Main duties and responsibilities: To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care. To drive the service vehicle for the service users Personal Characteristics: Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues would be great, but not essential!. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES