via Reed · 25 August 2026 ·26 days ago

Support Worker

Priority Recruitment
Rayleigh Contract GBP 32,779 – 32,779
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Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Rayleigh, Essex
Pay rate: £16.81 PAYE
Job Type: Full time 36 hours per week (days , waking nights, sleeps 7:30am-19:30pm and 19:30pm-7:30am)
Must: Drive (UK licence – manual or automatic)

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this fulfilling opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Essex area.

Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and it doesn’t have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences?

Salary & Benefits:

  • Above market pay rate: £16.81 PAYE

  • Dedicated learning and development programme

  • Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics

  • Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral!
Company and Role:
  • Supporting our client in his own home on a 2:1 basis

  • Full support required including all personal care, manual handling, physiotherapy, community access , non-verbal communication

•Our client enjoys his routine and would lie someone reassuring , calm and chatty to support him

Successful Applicant:

  • Previous experience working with adults with complex conditions or behavioural difficulties including Level 2 transcribing and complex bowel and catheter care

  • Excellent communication skills including non-verbal communication

  • Must hold a UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance
If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a new role, this is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life while being part of a rewarding rehabilitation journey.

Apply now for more details — we’d love to hear from you!

Our advertised PAYE rate includes 12.07% holiday pay. You have full flexibility over how this is paid:

  • Take it weekly as part of your pay, or

  • Accrue it separately and use it when you take time off
There’s no expiry on accrued holiday pay — it’s always available when you need it.

Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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