Healthcare Support Worker

Zohorecruit; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday (pro rata)

Sleep-in pay £64.20/night

Interest-free loans

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension with life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Sick pay & dependents leave

Job summary

Plymouth, United Kingdom - Zohorecruit is hiring Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities in building confidence and independence. Roles include day, evening, and sleep-in shifts in a 24/7 service in Plymouth (PL2).

The package offers at least 32 days paid holiday pro rata, interest-free loans, discounts, health and family support, and enhanced pensions with life assurance. Sleep-ins pay £64.20 per night, with flexible hours for part-time positions.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion and empathetic attitude toward supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to cover day/evening shifts, including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to build confidence and independence.
• Engage with local community and promote social inclusion.
• Adapt to a range of shifts including nights and weekends.
• Collaborate with the care team to monitor well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

Plymouth, United Kingdom | Posted on 30/09/2026

Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hrs/wk) or Part-Time (flexible hours)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Plymouth (PL2). In this role, you’ll support individuals with learning disabilities in building confidence, developing independence, and actively engaging with their local community.

• Time Off: At least 32 days paid holiday (pro rata, incl. bank holidays) + holiday buying options.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free tech/travel loans, Blue Light Card discounts, retail/cinema savings, and financial wellbeing support.
• Family & Health Support: Enhanced parental leave, paid leave for dependents/bereavement, company sick pay, and choice of pensions with life assurance.
• Extra Pay: Enhanced flat-rate payment of £64.20 per sleep-in shift.

Shift Patterns & Work-Life Balance

Our services operate 24/7, with rotas planned at least 4 weeks so you can easily manage your personal life:

• Day & Evening Shifts: Various flexible shift options to fit your routine.
• Sleep-Ins: Additional sleep-in shifts available at £64.20 per night.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion and empathetic attitude towards supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to build strong, meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to cover a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• A commitment to reducing social isolation and driving independence.