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Job Title


Care Support Worker


Company : Minerva Recruitment Limited


Location : Saffron Walden, England


Created : 2026-01-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Care Support Worker Location: Saffron Walden (CB11) Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Sunday, 5 days out of 7, 24/7 shared rota including waking nights and sleep-ins Salary: 24,863 Closing Date: 13/01/2026 Minerva Recruitment is looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Support Workers to join our clients team in Saffron Walden. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives, supporting them to live independently and happily. Please note: Due to limited transport links and some unsociable hours, you must have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle or a guaranteed way to reach the site. What Youll Be Doing Supporting individuals with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks Helping people make choices and live life the way they want Encouraging hobbies, interests, and community involvement Building strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals Keeping homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable Working flexibly across shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overnight Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care reviews and team meetings Promoting health, safety, and quality standards What Were Looking For A kind, compassionate, and resilient person with a sense of humour Someone who communicates clearly and works well in a team Flexible and willing to work unsociable hours Respect for diversity and the individual needs of those you support A clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle Experience in care or support (paid or voluntary) desirable but not essential Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Two paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits and discount portal Life assurance at 4x your salary Up to 10% pension contribution Paid training and development opportunities Employee assistance programme Staff recognition schemes Please note: This position is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Interested? For more details or to apply, contact Emma Brown at Minerva Recruitment: ?? 01206 584170 option 2 (Healthcare) ?? TPBN1_UKTJ