Care Support Worker - British Sign Language

Care Support Worker (BSL)

22.5 Hours per Week | Part-Time Permanent Role

Location: Basildon, Essex Salary: £15,737 (£26,228 FTE) Driving Licence Essential

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting people to live independent, fulfilling lives?

We're looking for a caring and motivated Care Support Worker to join our team, supporting deaf individuals in their own homes and local communities. This is a rewarding role where you'll build meaningful relationships, promote independence, and help people achieve the things that matter most to them.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting people with daily living, personal care and wellbeing

• Using British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate effectively

• Encouraging independence, choice and confidence

• Supporting people to access activities, appointments and community activities

• Working closely with families, colleagues and other professionals

What You'll Need

Essential

• Full UK manual driving licence

• BSL skills through training, qualifications, or lived experience

• A caring, compassionate and person-centred approach

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Flexibility to work a rota that includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

Desirable

• Previous experience in a care or support setting

• Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Why Join Peabody?

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays

• Up to 10% pension contribution

• Life assurance at 4x salary

• Ongoing training and career development

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible benefits and retail discounts

• Two paid volunteering days each year

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding 22.5-hour-per-week role where you can use your BSL skills to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role