Support Worker
| Posting date: | 07 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brighthire Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BHR |
Summary
Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing
Brighthire Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Support Workers to join our temporary workforce in Colchester.
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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.
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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
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⭐ 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
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What We Offer
• Weekly pay
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability
• Ongoing temporary assignments
• Supportive and approachable office team
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For more information, please contact Emma Brown at Brighthire Recruitment on 01206 584170 (Option 2)
Or send your CV to emma@brighthirerecruitment.co.uk
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 01206 584170 (Option 2)
Or send your CV to emma@brighthirerecruitment.co.uk