Support Worker

Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing Locations: Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree & Chelmsford £12.71 per hour Brighthire Recruitment is looking for experienced Support Workers to join our temporary…

Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 September 2026

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Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing
Locations: Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree & Chelmsford
£12.71 per hour

Brighthire Recruitment is looking for experienced Support Workers to join our temporary team across Essex.
We have ongoing work available supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Flexible Hours Available
Looking for a few shifts alongside your studies or another job? Or are you looking for full-time hours?
We can offer:

Part-time hours
Full-time hours
Day shifts
Night shifts
Flexible working around your availability
Ongoing temporary workAbout the Role
You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible.
Every day can be different, and you'll provide person-centred support based on each individual's needs.

Your role may include:

Supporting people with their daily routines and activities
Promoting independence and helping with day-to-day tasks
Supporting with personal care and manual handling when required
Supporting people who may display challenging behaviour
Following care plans and keeping records up to date
Working as part of a team to provide consistent support
Building positive and respectful relationships with the people you supportWhat We're Looking For

At least 6 months' UK care experience
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism
Experience or confidence supporting challenging behaviour
A calm, reliable and caring approach
Good communication skills
Must be 18+
Must have the right to work in the UK
Skilled Worker visa holders welcome – we can offer up to 20 hours per week. Visa switching is not available
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, but we can support you to obtain a new DBS if neededTraining & DBS Support
We can support you with obtaining a new DBS if you don't have a current one on the Update Service.
Training refreshers and updates can also be supported where needed.

What We Offer

£12.71 per hour
Weekly pay
Flexible hours
Part-time and full-time opportunities
Day and night shifts
Ongoing temporary assignments
Work available across Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree and Chelmsford
Friendly and approachable office teamInterested in joining us?
For more information, contact Emma Brown at Brighthire Recruitment on (phone number removed) (Option 2).
Or send your CV to (url removed)

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