42 Housing Support Worker jobs in Essex

Join our dedicated team at a leading housing support organisation committed to empowering individuals and promoting personal independence. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and supportive environment for our service users, helping them to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support vulnerable individuals, we want to hear from you!

• Provide practical advice, information, and support on a range of issues including tenancy sustainment, education, employment, and life skills.
• Promote personal independence among service users.
• Support service users in seeking improvements to their mental health and managing physical health problems or substance misuse as required.
• Ensure exemplary, safe, and well-maintained housing for all service users.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with service users, encouraging their participation in decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to provide comprehensive support.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with organisational policies.

• Experience in a housing support or similar role.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues, substance misuse, and the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to supporting service users.
• Relevant qualifications in social care, health, or a related field (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care).
• Knowledge of local services and resources available to support service users.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

If you are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of others and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for the Housing Support Worker position today! Join us in our mission to provide exceptional support and housing solutions to those in need. Your journey to making a difference starts here!

Support Worker

Join Nurseplus as a Support worker – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Support worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Please note- We are looking for people for Full time hours to fill block bookings of 30 hours plus per week. 

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You : Choose your shifts, whether days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates : Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App : Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training : We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you’re new to care or have years of experience.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities : From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card : Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• 30 hours plus a week availability

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Support Worker , you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings within in social care sector, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You : Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates : Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App : Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training : We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities : From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card : Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
•  ideally a driving licence with use of own vehicle 

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

Thera East  has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker  to join our team based in Earls Colne, Colchester . You will join us on a permanent basis , with full-time, part-time, and relief hours available . In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour.

Additional Information:  Full UK driving licence is essential

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security?

Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

About the Support Worker role:

As a valued Support Worker with Thera East, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions.  The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

About us:

• Thera East is unique  we are led by people with a learning disability.
li>Our vision  is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. < i>Using a person-centred approach , you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

What are the Benefits?

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
• Flexible working hours for work life balance
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
• 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
• Employee support line to support you and your family
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
li>Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.

‘If you have previously transferred over on TUPE terms and conditions, please contact your manager or HR to see how this may affect your terms and conditions’

Benefits:

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Stakeholder Pension

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Free Employee Assistance Programme

We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector

We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.

Carer progression within the company.

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

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.

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.

* 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

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Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?

Vibrance  has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker  to join our team in Chelmsford . You will join us on a full-time basis,  working 37 hours per week. 

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,582 per annun, plus benefits.

Corporation Road  is a registered care home providing 24 hour care for people with learning and physical disabilities currently aged between their 40s and 70s.

Vibrance  is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex. 

We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.

About the Support Worker  role:

We’re looking for a Support Worker who wants to make a real difference by joining a team that takes a refreshing approach to care.

As our Support Worker , you will maintain high standards of service, design personalised support plans, provide emotional support and help residents to live a full, active life both at home and in the community. This will include going out for activities such as music concerts, days by the sea, fun fairs, meals out and holidays etc.

Skills and experience of our ideal Support Worker:

• A caring, patient nature
li>The ability to follow instruction
• A willingness and desire to develop
• Effective communication skills in written and spoken English

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:

< i>A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Rewards and recognition for your service
• AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
• Learning & Development
• Mindful Employer
• Positive about Disability
• DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
• Long Service Awards

To join us as our Support Worker  please click apply  below.

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?

Vibrance  has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker  to join our exceptional team in Colchester.  You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, 37 hours a week  and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,582 per annum, plus benefits.

Vibrance  is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex. 

We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.

About the Support Worker role:

Smithfield  is a registered care home providing 24-hour care for adults with learning and physical disabilities.

We’re looking for a Support Worker who wants to make a real difference by joining a team that takes a refreshing approach to care.

You will maintain high standards of service, provide emotional support and help residents to live a full, active life both at home and in the community.

Due to the clients you will be supporting a full UK drivers licence is required for use with our client and fleet vehicles.

Working Hours:

37 hours per week with a mix of early, late and some nights, on a rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.

Skills and experience of our ideal Support Worker:

• A caring, patient nature
li>The ability to follow instruction
• A willingness and desire to develop
• Effective communication skills in written and spoken English
• Experience in professional care
• Full UK Drivers Licence

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:

< i>A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Rewards and recognition for your service
• AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
• Learning & Development
•  AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
li>Positive about Disability
• DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
• Long Service Awards

To join us as our Support Worker  please click apply  below.

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

Prestige Staffing is a leading recruitment agency, specialists in filling ad hoc shifts and providing temporary and permanent placements in the social care industry for both public and private sectors.

Prestige Staffing are urgently recruiting Support Workers to work within our residential homes for Mental Health

An excellent opportunity to work with an amazing company with a great reputation in providing excellent care for Elderly and adults with Epilepsy, Autism, learning disabilities, dementia and mental health conditions.

Responsibilities and Duties

Our Support Worker/Care Assistants supports adults with mental health, learning and physical disabilities in, care homes, residential homes and supported living homes. Your duties will Include supporting with daily living, skill development, personal care, activities, and working with some behaviour's which may present as challenging.

Full induction, mandatory training, and regular support and supervision are provided. Competent in administrating medication preferred however, training can be provided.

Shifts are 12hr shifts - Days, nights and Weekends

Support Worker

Postcode: CB9 7RN
Up to: £12.30 (rates effective as of 1stApril 2025)

Contract type: Full time

About us

At Achieve together, we strive to support and inspire the people we care for in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to live their lives independently, and to the fullest.

Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldnt be who we are today. Wer.

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