Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing 🌟
Brighthire Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Support Workers to join our temporary workforce in Colchester.
🏡 About the Role
You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible and stay involved in their local communities. This is a person-centred role where no two days are the same.
🧩 Key Responsibilities
• Making a real difference in the lives of the people you support
• Supporting individuals with daily routines using a person-centred approach
• Keeping care plans and records accurate and up to date
• Helping with day-to-day tasks to promote independence
• Working closely with managers and colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality support
• Supporting with personal care and manual handling when required
⭐ What We Are Looking For
• Minimum 6 months UK care experience
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour (verbal or physical)
• Understanding or experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Calm, reliable, and compassionate approach
• Strong communication skills
• Must be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker visa holders welcome)
• An enhanced DBS on the update service is ideal; however, we can support you to obtain a new DBS if required
• Training refreshers and updates can also be supported where needed
💼 What We Offer
• Weekly pay
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability
• Ongoing temporary assignments
• Supportive and approachable office team
📞 For more information, please contact Emma Brown at Brighthire Recruitment on (phone number removed) (Option 2)
📧 Or send your CV to (url removed)