Work With Us

What We Do

More Than a Job

At Eastern County Care, our team members are the heart of everything we do. We provide specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities across our three homes in Southend and Clacton, and we are always looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our growing team.

Whether you are an experienced care professional or looking to start a rewarding career in social care, we offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, advance your career, and make a genuine impact every single day.

Who We Need

The Kind of People We Look For

We seek individuals who share our values and are passionate about empowering others.

Compassionate & Patient

You genuinely care about the wellbeing of others and approach every situation with empathy, patience, and understanding.

Team-Oriented

You thrive in a collaborative environment and understand that the best outcomes are achieved when we work together as a team.

Committed to Excellence

You take pride in delivering the highest standard of care and are always looking for ways to improve and develop professionally.

Resilient & Adaptable

You can handle challenging situations with professionalism and adapt your approach to meet the diverse needs of the people we support.

Our Team

A Team That Feels Like Family

At Eastern County Care, we believe that a happy, well-supported team delivers the best care. That is why we invest heavily in our staff, providing comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and a genuinely supportive working culture.

Our team members come from diverse backgrounds but share a common purpose: to empower the people we support to live their best lives. We celebrate achievements, support each other through challenges, and take pride in the exceptional care we deliver together.

Why Join Us

Benefits of Working With Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward and support our valued team members.

Training & Development

Comprehensive induction programme, NVQ/QCF qualifications, and ongoing specialist training opportunities.

Competitive Pay

Attractive salary packages with regular reviews, enhanced rates for overtime, and performance-based incentives.

Flexible Working

A range of shift patterns to suit your lifestyle, with full-time and part-time positions available across all homes.

Pension Scheme

Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions to help you plan for your future.

Supportive Culture

Regular supervision, team meetings, and an open-door management policy that values every voice.

Career Progression

Clear career pathways from support worker to senior roles, team leader, and management positions.

Blue Light Card

We value our employees and want to provide you with whatever benefits we can. We pay for Blue Light cards for all our staff, giving you discounts from a wide variety of national retailers as well as local businesses.

Health & Wellbeing

Your wellbeing matters to us. On joining you will have access to the Wisdom helpline which provides emotional and practical support, financial wellness assistance, mental health guidance, and the help you need to be your best self every day.

Refer a Friend

We will reward you when you refer a friend to work for us. You will receive a financial bonus when your friend successfully completes their probation period.

High Street Discounts & Perks

Via the Wisdom App you will have exclusive access to discounts, money-saving deals, and perks from a variety of businesses — putting more money back in your pocket.