Millwrights is recruiting a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join its dedicated team in Colchester. This full-time role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives while building a rewarding career in the health and social care sector.
The successful candidate will have strong written and spoken English skills, with GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above as essential requirements. Good IT knowledge, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is highly desirable. While at least one year of prior experience as a Support Worker is preferable, full support and training will be provided to help you succeed in the role.
This position offers an excellent pathway for those seeking support worker jobs in Colchester with opportunities for growth, skill development, and long-term career progression. At Millwrights, you will be part of a professional and supportive team committed to delivering outstanding care and empowering individuals to live with dignity and independence.
If you are motivated, reliable, and looking for a meaningful career in health and social care, this could be the perfect role for you.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12.25 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Colchester
Full job description
At Millwrights our role is to provide person-centred support that starts each person we support on the road to greater independence, empowering them to live their best possible lives.
Support Worker role
As part of a key-working team at Millwrights, you will work with service users with learning disabilities and other additional needs. In your role as a Support Worker, you will work as a part of team to carry out the support and care needs of the service users according to their care plans and risk assessments.
Working to a person-centred model that puts the people we support at the heart of all we do, you will follow each service user’s support plans and risk assessments with the guidance and supervision of the Manager and other Senior Staff to achieve a high standard of care. Liaising closely with other professionals and outside agencies you will create a robust and inclusive support environment which is safe, happy, and healthy for the service users. You will work closely with the Manager to evaluate risks, review progress, and drive our innovative service forward.
The skills you’ll need:
- Good written and spoken English. English and Maths with GCSE grade C and above are essential.
- Good IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are preferrable.
- NVQ in Health and Social Care level 2 or above or working towards this qualification is preferable.
- You need to be a team player with a positive attitude towards social inclusion and disabilities.
- 1 years’ experience as a Support Worker is preferrable.
- A good working knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults’ procedures and assisting service users with best interest decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 are preferrable. However, you will be provided all the necessary training when you commence your job.
- Your writing ability will be an assert with regards to regular report writing and updating electronic care planning systems.
- You need to be reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.
Benefits
In return, we offer:
- £12.25 per hour
- 28 days of statutory annual leave
- Full time/part-time hours – 20 hours to 42 hours per week
- Opportunity for overtime
- Paid training
- Opportunity to gain NVQs in Health & Social Care – or build on the ones you have already obtained
- Friendly environment and a supportive team to work with
- Workplace Pension provided (if you choose to opt in)
- Day and night shifts are available.
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
To Apply
If you would like a meaningful career making a positive impact on the lives of those who require care and support, then please apply now following the link below.
Application Process
APPLY TODAY to take the next step with Millwrights.
Application Deadline
Open until filled