15 support worker jobs found in Colchester

Healthcare Assistant – Dunnock View | Elysium Healthcare 📍 Dunnock View Heath Road, Tendring Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 0BX Dunnock View is a specialist mental health service providing care and rehabilitation for adults with complex mental health needs. Role Responsibilities As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of the team to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to service users. Your responsibilities may include: * Providing day-to-day care and support to service users. * Supporting with personal care and daily living activities where required. * Observing and reporting changes in behaviour or presentation. * Following individual care plans and risk assessments. * Supporting therapeutic activities and patient engagement. * Maintaining accurate care records. * Working closely with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team. * Maintaining a safe and supportive environment. * Following safeguarding, health and safety and...

Compliance and Monitoring Officer – Braintree District Council Location: Braintree, Essex Contract: 6 months IR35: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £15.80 – £18.80 per hour Working Arrangement: Fully on-site – 5 days per week Fox Morris Group are currently working with Braintree District Council to recruit a Compliance and Monitoring Officer on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on operational role supporting the Council to maintain high standards of Health & Safety, compliance and safe working practices across its Operational Services. The Role Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will monitor operational activities, conduct workplace inspections and audits, investigate incidents and provide practical Health & Safety guidance to employees, contractors and managers. You will also play an important role in developing staff competency through training, toolbox talks, coaching and workplace assessments. Key Responsibilities * Undertake Health & Safety...

Job Title: Environment and Land Use Adviser (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Salary: c. £41,000 (Dependent on Skills & Experience) plus company car or car allowance  Location: Home based, covering the East region Working Hours: 35 hours per week  Contract Type: Fixed term contract (12 months) The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.  Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:  We are looking for a regional Environment and Land Use Adviser to join our regional team in the East, supporting members on the NFU’s work on environment issues across Kent, East & West Sussex and Surrey. In addition to environment issues across the East region, you will support members with infrastructure schemes such as the...

Job Title: Process & Debt Recovery Officer Location: Havering (Office-based with some home working available) Salary: £18.92 hour PAYE Term: Temp, initially 3 months The Opportunity Our client is seeking a dynamic Process & Debt Recovery Officer to become part of a vibrant Highways, Traffic & Parking team. This role presents an exciting chance for an individual with exceptional customer service skills who thrives on problem-solving, investigating cases, and making fair, evidence-based decisions. Key Responsibilities In this engaging position, the successful candidate will: Investigate and respond to parking-related challenges, representations, and appeals. Review evidence and make decisions in line with legislation and council policies. Handle customer enquiries via telephone, email, and written correspondence. Manage Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) processes from issue through to resolution. Process debt recovery cases and liaise with enforcement agents as needed....

Job Title: Machine Operator Location: Gillingham, Kent Hours: Monday to Friday (Rotating Shifts) Shifts: 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00 Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour (days & afternoons) £13.50 per hour (nights) Job Description: We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and detail-focused Machine Operator to join our team in Gillingham, Kent. This is a key role within a busy production environment where machine uptime, quality standards, and attention to detail are essential. We are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic, good problem-solving ability, and the intelligence to understand and maintain smooth machine operation without constant supervision. Candidates should take pride in their work and be confident in keeping production running efficiently and safely. Key Responsibilities: Ensure machines are continuously supplied with required materials Monitor machine performance to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operation Identify and resolve minor issues...

About the role Title – Retail security officer Pay Rate – £14.90 Location – Sidney street, Cambridge Shift Timings – Full time, must be fully flexible and able to work weekends You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike. Your main responsibilities may include: Patrolling the Retail Store Premises. Handing out baskets Greeting customers Investigating Disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the retail store. Confidently calling for help in emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices. Effectively dealing with large crowds and building positive customer relations. To succeed in this role, you will need the following: SIA License. 5-year checkable work/career history. Experience in a similar role, would an advantage Physically fit to undertake given tasks. Possess the ability to work under pressure. About...

Electrical Construction Manager – Utility-Scale Solar Project Location: South East England Contract: 12 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: £500-£600 per day Sector: Renewable Energy / Utility-Scale Solar Project: Industrial / Utility-Scale Solar Development The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to support the delivery of a major utility-scale solar project in the South East of England. Working on behalf of the project delivery team, you will take responsibility for the electrical construction package throughout the build phase, overseeing site activities from installation through to testing, commissioning and handover. This is a 12-month contract operating outside IR35 and would suit an experienced Electrical Construction Manager with a strong background in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, power generation or major electrical infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate all electrical...

Yard Operative – Rainham Location: Rainham Salary: £12.71 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary to Permanent Prism 7 Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative to join our client’s busy team in Rainham on a temporary-to-permanent basis. Key Responsibilities * Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently * Stacking and organising crates within the yard * Cleaning crates on a daily basis * Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment * Assisting with general yard duties as required * Occasionally travelling to the client’s Thurrock site to support operations Please note: Candidates may be required to work at the Thurrock site from time to time. If you do not drive, transport will be provided to and from the Thurrock site, returning you to Rainham afterwards. What We’re Looking For * A reliable and hardworking individual * Good timekeeping and a strong work ethic * Comfortable working in a physically...

Project Controls Manager Location: London Contract: Contract IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £490 per day Umbrella We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead and coordinate Project Controls activities across a portfolio of complex capital projects and programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation and maintenance of Project Controls processes across assigned projects. Develop and maintain integrated project and programme baselines. Lead period-end processes, including progress assessment, expenditure tracking and reporting. Manage change control activities across projects. Lead and support a team delivering high-quality project controls outputs. Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting. Work with stakeholders at all levels across complex, high-value and high-risk projects. Promote a positive safety culture and support continuous improvement. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Project Controls within...

£65,000 - £75,000 | 18 Month Contract (Initally starting 5 days a week, reducing to 2 days from March 2027 | Maidstone, Kent MorePeople are working with a well established business within the fresh produce sector to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager. This is a broad, senior role combining financial leadership with responsibility for HR and administration. Reporting to the Managing & Sales Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight to the senior leadership team and Board, and lead a small finance and administration team. The business is also going through a period of significant transition, so the role will play an important part in ensuring strong financial control, business continuity and effective planning through this period. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day finance, HR and administration functions. Manage and develop a small team of Finance & Administration Assistants. Prepare and present monthly and...

Role Summary We are looking for a compassionate and proactive individual to join the Integrated Discharge Team at Maidstone Hospital. In this role, you will help ensure patients can leave hospital safely and promptly by identifying and resolving barriers to discharge. Working closely with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community services, you will support individuals transitioning from hospital back into their homes and local communities. The role primarily supports patients at Maidstone Hospital, with occasional work at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, cottage hospitals, and step-down bed facilities. Home visits will also form part of your responsibilities to assess discharge needs and provide follow-up support. Salary: £11,859.20 Hours of work: 14 per week Contract: Fixed Term - 31st March 2027 Probation Period: 6 Months Notice Period: 1 Month For more information or to apply, click 'Apply now

Job Title: Technical Accounting Manager Location: Strand, London Daily Rate: £700 - £750 per day (umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months with potential for extension Working Pattern: Hybrid, ideally two days in the office per week Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Accounting Manager to bolster their Group External Reporting and Policy team. This exciting opportunity comes at a critical time as the organisation prepares for its busy half-year and year-end reporting periods. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess deep technical accounting expertise, this role may be the perfect fit! Key Responsibilities: Expert Technical Guidance: Act as the go-to authority on IFRS and UK GAAP, providing expert advice on accounting and reporting issues faced by the organisation. Drafting and Review: Create and review technical accounting papers for external auditors, ensuring swift signoffs to establish clear accounting principles across local and Group...

Senior Engineer - Construction Engineering & Assurance Location: Southwark / predominantly site-based Rate: £529 per day umbrella Contract: 6-month contract We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer - Construction Engineering & Assurance to support a major London Underground upgrade programme. This is a predominantly site-based role, providing construction engineering expertise across a range of civil engineering assets and ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required standards and in line with contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide construction engineering and assurance input across the project lifecycle. Lead and support construction quality assurance, including surveillance, supervision and inspections. Review and manage design submissions coming into site. Provide technical input on constructability, construction methods and temporary works. Act as, or support, the NEC Supervisor where required. Ensure construction activities...

Electrical Design Engineer Central London Contract OR Permanent We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major Infrastructure Design & Build, Upgrade and Enhancement Projects across the Rail, Highways and Construction sectors. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in the design and delivery of electrical building services and infrastructure systems, supporting projects from concept through to installation and commissioning. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer looking to further develop their experience on large-scale infrastructure projects. Requirements Experience in Electrical Building Services Design. Experience of LV Power Distribution, Small Power, Lighting, Fire Alarms, Security Systems and Building Services Infrastructure. Experience working on Rail, Highways OR Infrastructure projects Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.What's On Offer? Open...

RTC Resources is expanding its nursing team and is looking for experienced Registered Nurses to work across private hospitals and nursing homes throughout Orpington. Whether you are looking for regular agency work or additional shifts around your existing commitments, we can offer flexibility, varied placements and excellent support. What we offer: • Flexible day, night and weekend shifts • Competitive rates with weekly pay • Opportunities across private hospitals and nursing homes • A dedicated bookings team that values and supports its nurses • Fast-track registration and ongoing compliance support What we’re looking for: • A valid NMC PIN and current registration • At least six months’ recent nursing experience in a hospital • A compassionate, reliable and professional approach • Confidence adapting to different clinical environments • The right to work in the UK Join a friendly and professional healthcare agency that puts its nurses first. Interested? Apply today and speak to...