Support Worker (Adults – Days & Nights)

Location: Colchester

Salary: £12.71 - £13.46 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Shift Type: Mixed (Day and Night shifts)

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

About Us

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we don’t just match candidates to jobs—we build bridges to rewarding, permanent careers. We partner with premier care providers to connect passionate, dedicated professionals with environments where they can truly make a difference.

We are proud to partner with Salutem Care and Education to find a compassionate Support Worker for their Adults division in Colchester. Salutem is an industry-leading, award-winning care provider known for delivering exceptional, empowering support within warm, nurturing environments where everyone is encouraged to thrive.

About the Role

As a Support Worker covering both day and night shifts, you will be at the very forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care around the clock. This permanent, 40-hour-per-week role offers a deeply rewarding career where you will adapt to the shifting needs of our residents, ensuring they are supported, safe, and empowered at all times of the day.

Key Responsibilities:

Individual Outcome & Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote daily independence, manage risks safely, and encourage positive relationships.
Activity Planning: Develop and run engaging, flexible activity plans during day shifts that promote autonomy, personal growth, and community participation.
Health, Lifestyle & Overnight Support: Support individuals in maintaining healthy routines, managing their physical and emotional health needs, and providing safe, alert care during night shifts.
Medication Management: Safely oversee medication processes and assist individuals with self-administration.
Effective Communication: Build strong, trusting relationships with residents and maintain detailed, person-centered records across all shifts.
Safe & Clean Environment: Ensure the living environment remains clean, secure, and fully compliant with health and safety protocols day and night.

About You

We are looking for warm, proactive, and flexible individuals who are comfortable working a mixed shift pattern of day and night hours.

Flexible & Adaptable: Prepared and willing to cover both day and night shifts as required by the service.
Compassionate & Empathetic: You naturally connect with and support others.
Excellent Communicator: Strong interpersonal skills and a detail-oriented approach to keeping shift records.
Proactive Thinker: You are quick to think on your feet and find innovative ways to improve support delivery.
Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a close-knit, supportive team environment.

💡 Don't meet every single requirement? Apply anyway!
We believe alignment with core values, passion, and a caring attitude are often far more valuable than years of experience. If you are excited to learn, grow, and make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Why Choose Us?

Through our partnership, you will enjoy a market-leading benefits package designed to look after every area of your wellbeing:

Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
Medical Benefits: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
Financial Flexibility: Access earned pay early with Wagestream, utility bill savings, and Life Assurance.
Physical Support: Gym discounts, online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, and free National Trust activities.

Key Accreditations:

🏆 Certified as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces.
♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.