Support Worker
| Posting date: | 18 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.82 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2026 |
| Location: | Wormingford, Colchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex Care Consortium Fordham Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Jun26 |
Summary
Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)
The Conifers, Fordham, Colchester, Essex
£12.82 per hour
Full-time Permanent Support Worker vacancy
Important Information
We are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and, if necessary, be registered with the Displaced Workers Pool. All offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment checks in line with CQC requirements.
This role is restricted to female applicants only due to the personal care needs and privacy of the individuals we support. This constitutes a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before employment can commence.
Make a genuine difference every day.
We are looking for a caring, reliable and proactive Support Worker with a calm, patient and dependable approach to join our friendly team supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in our small, independent residential care home in Fordham.
This is more than a support role, it is an opportunity to promote dignity, independence, wellbeing and meaningful engagement, while helping the people we support feel safe, valued and included in their everyday lives.
Working at The Conifers means joining a supportive team where quality of care matters, relationships matter, and your contribution is genuinely appreciated.
About Us
We are a small, independent social care organisation located in Fordham, Colchester.
Our residential care setting supports 8 adults with learning disabilities:
5 clients live in our spacious bungalow, ‘The Conifers’, with a beautiful garden and heated outdoor pool.
2 clients live in our new, self-contained independent flats, each requiring dedicated 1:1 support for their complex needs.
Applicants must be flexible and willing to work a combination of day shifts and waking night shifts, in line with the needs of the service.
Current Opportunities
We have one full-time Permanent Support Worker vacancy available.
This role may include a combination of day shifts and waking night shifts, depending on the needs of the service and rota requirements. Applicants must therefore be flexible and willing to work both daytime hours and waking night hours where required.
Shift pattern
Day and waking night hours may be required. The exact shift pattern will be discussed at interview and confirmed in writing as part of the offer of employment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing and daily living routines.
Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients’ quality of life.
Support clients with mobility, physical activities, appointments and social activities.
Drive clients to appointments, community activities and outings using company vehicles where required.
Promote dignity, independence, choice and person-centred support at all times.
Support individuals using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and follow behaviour support plans.
Facilitate appropriate communication with healthcare professionals, families and colleagues to support comprehensive care.
Assess risks appropriately and support clients safely in the home and community.
Maintain accurate records of client progress, wellbeing, care and support provided.
Engage in learning and take advantage of ongoing training opportunities.
About You
Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
Full UK driving licence is essential, as public transport is unavailable and staff are required to drive company vehicles.
Previous experience working in the care sector is essential, ideally supporting people with learning disabilities.
Confident, responsible, and able to work independently, use initiative and assess risk appropriately.
Caring, flexible and enthusiastic, with a genuine commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Rewards & Benefits
Supportive small-team environment where staff are valued.
Competitive Pay £12.82 per hour (Monday to Sunday).
28 days paid holiday (FTE, including bank holidays).
Paid breaks.
Company pension scheme.
Free onsite parking.
Free learning & development, including the opportunity to undertake RQF level qualifications with a Skills for Care endorsed provider.
Free Enhanced DBS Check.
How to Apply
Employment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and right to work checks.
If you are caring, flexible, enthusiastic, and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please call us or email your CV for more information or to apply.
Join us at The Conifers and become a valued member of our supportive team, helping to enrich the lives of our residents every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Paid training
Work Location: In person
The Conifers, Fordham, Colchester, Essex
£12.82 per hour
Full-time Permanent Support Worker vacancy
Important Information
We are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and, if necessary, be registered with the Displaced Workers Pool. All offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment checks in line with CQC requirements.
This role is restricted to female applicants only due to the personal care needs and privacy of the individuals we support. This constitutes a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before employment can commence.
Make a genuine difference every day.
We are looking for a caring, reliable and proactive Support Worker with a calm, patient and dependable approach to join our friendly team supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in our small, independent residential care home in Fordham.
This is more than a support role, it is an opportunity to promote dignity, independence, wellbeing and meaningful engagement, while helping the people we support feel safe, valued and included in their everyday lives.
Working at The Conifers means joining a supportive team where quality of care matters, relationships matter, and your contribution is genuinely appreciated.
About Us
We are a small, independent social care organisation located in Fordham, Colchester.
Our residential care setting supports 8 adults with learning disabilities:
5 clients live in our spacious bungalow, ‘The Conifers’, with a beautiful garden and heated outdoor pool.
2 clients live in our new, self-contained independent flats, each requiring dedicated 1:1 support for their complex needs.
Applicants must be flexible and willing to work a combination of day shifts and waking night shifts, in line with the needs of the service.
Current Opportunities
We have one full-time Permanent Support Worker vacancy available.
This role may include a combination of day shifts and waking night shifts, depending on the needs of the service and rota requirements. Applicants must therefore be flexible and willing to work both daytime hours and waking night hours where required.
Shift pattern
Day and waking night hours may be required. The exact shift pattern will be discussed at interview and confirmed in writing as part of the offer of employment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing and daily living routines.
Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients’ quality of life.
Support clients with mobility, physical activities, appointments and social activities.
Drive clients to appointments, community activities and outings using company vehicles where required.
Promote dignity, independence, choice and person-centred support at all times.
Support individuals using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and follow behaviour support plans.
Facilitate appropriate communication with healthcare professionals, families and colleagues to support comprehensive care.
Assess risks appropriately and support clients safely in the home and community.
Maintain accurate records of client progress, wellbeing, care and support provided.
Engage in learning and take advantage of ongoing training opportunities.
About You
Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
Full UK driving licence is essential, as public transport is unavailable and staff are required to drive company vehicles.
Previous experience working in the care sector is essential, ideally supporting people with learning disabilities.
Confident, responsible, and able to work independently, use initiative and assess risk appropriately.
Caring, flexible and enthusiastic, with a genuine commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Rewards & Benefits
Supportive small-team environment where staff are valued.
Competitive Pay £12.82 per hour (Monday to Sunday).
28 days paid holiday (FTE, including bank holidays).
Paid breaks.
Company pension scheme.
Free onsite parking.
Free learning & development, including the opportunity to undertake RQF level qualifications with a Skills for Care endorsed provider.
Free Enhanced DBS Check.
How to Apply
Employment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and right to work checks.
If you are caring, flexible, enthusiastic, and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please call us or email your CV for more information or to apply.
Join us at The Conifers and become a valued member of our supportive team, helping to enrich the lives of our residents every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Paid training
Work Location: In person
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.