jOIN OUR TEAM
Create a career that changes lives
Why join our team?
Evergreen is growing, and we’re looking for dedicated, compassionate people to help us provide the very best support to older and vulnerable people in our community. If you bring kindness, reliability, and a commitment to making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Our team is built on shared values, professional pride, and a genuine desire to help people live well at home.
Working with us means becoming part of an organisation that invests in its staff, celebrates individual strengths, and offers real opportunities to grow. You’ll join an integrated team that works closely with volunteers, neighbourhood partners, and the wider community to deliver meaningful, person‑centred care. At Evergreen we can offer:
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Contract options to suit your lifestyle, including Zero‑Hour, Variable, or Guaranteed Hours
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A strong work–life balance with flexible working arrangements
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Confidential pastoral support whenever you need it
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Regular supervision, mentoring, and opportunities for professional development
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Access to our training suite, with more than 80 accredited courses
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A provided uniform tunic and ID
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The chance to work as part of an integrated team alongside our volunteer services
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Access to a Health & Wellbeing App to support your physical and mental health
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Opportunities to become a Champion in an area you’re passionate about
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The chance to contribute to Evergreen’s commitment to research, learning, innovation and excellence
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Involvement in our partnership with Neighbourhood Working, helping shape community support
Current Vacancies
Home Support Worker
About the Role:
Home Support Workers play a vital role in helping older and vulnerable people stay independent, offering practical domestic support and warm, reliable companionship. The role is varied and person‑centred, involving tasks such as food preparation, light cleaning, pop‑in visits, laundry, shopping trips and general household assistance, all while building positive relationships with individuals and their families. Professionalism, empathy and commitment are essential, and all work is carried out within Health and Social Care guidelines. This is a non‑personal‑care role focused on meaningful support that makes a real difference every day.
working hours and pay:
The role is paid at £12.71 per hour from 1 April 2026, with variable working hours between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, and no weekend or bank holiday work required (aside from the initial induction morning). Your hours will depend on the number of member visits assigned to you and may change over time, and while we aim to match your availability, we cannot guarantee set hours due to the nature of the service. Working patterns and expectations will be discussed in more detail at interview.
What you'll need:
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Previous experience in the support of older or vulnerable people in their own homes.
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Reliability.
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Empathy and a caring nature.
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Diligence in the work you do.
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Good communication (verbal and written).
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Care certificate/L2 on Health and Social Care (an advantage).
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UK driving licence and roadworthy vehicle covered for business use.
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Relevant/valid DBS clearance (for adult workforce) - if you do not hold this already, we will apply for this, at your expense.
Role benefits:
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For our Home Support Worker roles, we can often fit hours around your personal circumstances/commitments, so there's a great work-life balance.
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There is no weekend or bank holiday working (attendance at 1 x Saturday morning staff induction is required upon joining).
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Our normal hours are between 9am - 5pm.
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We aim to partner workers with members (as much as possible).
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We support training and personal development.
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We offer 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata)
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There is a contributory pension scheme.
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We pay a mileage allowance of 45p per mile.
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We pay for travel time.
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We provide uniform and ID badge.
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Role holders can gain a care certificate.
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You will work within a supportive team.
aDDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to vetting procedures that are in line with recommended safer recruitment practices.
We reserve the right to fill the vacancy at short notice and prior to closing this advertisement.
Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship.
Duties vary and can include working in a person-centred way to provide companionship, food preparation, domestic cleaning, pop in visits, laundry and/or shopping visits.
aPPLY HERE:
To find out more and to apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter to HR@evergreencare.org.uk
Our Values
Below are Evergreen’s visions and values. Each one represents a “leaf” that helps shape our iconic Evergreen tree, giving us the strong roots of a dedicated and caring charity. These values guide every member of our staff and volunteer team.
Service
Training
We seek to nurture a care culture of service throughout the organisation and into the wider community
We place great emphasis on training, equipping and supporting all members of the Evergreen team
Partnership
We highly esteem unity, partnerships and working together to make a difference
Quality
We aspire to excellence without excess
Generosity
We share a tenth of our income with local partners supporting the same client group providing services of excellence that we do not provide
Stewardship
Sound management of all funds and resources received. we do not receive Government or Lottery funding.
Respect
We believe in the inestimate value of every human being without reservation
Justice
We aspire to exercise the Kingdom principles of truth, justice and equity