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crooton; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

28 days annual leave (Pro Rata)?

Free training and career progression

Job summary

crooton is seeking a Support Worker with a focus on learning disability support in Torbay, Devon. The role involves providing essential personal care, mobility assistance, and community engagement to help adults live independently.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. The position offers a permanent contract with full-time or part-time hours, including days, evenings, and sleep-ins, and includes a salary of £13.30 per hour plus a sleep-in enhancement of £51.50 per sleep.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driving licence due to location.
• Caring, flexible and able to provide essential personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care and mobility support, including assistance for wheelchair users.
• Deliver person-centered support for daily living, skills development and community engagement.
• Adapt to varied shift patterns and maintain professional communication and documentation.

Skills

Driving Licence

Compassion and Resilience

Flexible Shifts

Strong Communication

Job description

SUPPORT WORKER: (Learning Disability Focus)

SUPPORT WORKER: (Learning Disability Focus)

Salary: £13.30 per hour (Guaranteed Annualised Hours Contract) *Sleep-in enhancement - £51.50 per sleep

Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time (Includes days, evenings, and sleep-ins)

Join a leading national disability charity as a Support Worker. We are committed to empowering adults with a learning disability to live independent, fulfilling lives.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! If you have a caring nature and flexibility, and are comfortable providing essential personal care—including supporting residents who are wheelchair users—this vital role is for you. Full, nationally accredited training is provided free of charge.

The Role: Key Responsibilities - Support Care Worker - Torbay, Devon

As a Support Worker, your vital and varied duties will include:

Provide Essential Personal Care and Mobility Support, including confident assistance with wheelchair users (moving, handling, transfers).

Deliver person-centred support for daily living, skills development, financial management, and community engagement.

Demonstrate Emotional Resilience and maintain a positive presence across demanding and varied shift patterns.

The Essential Qualities We Seek

Driving Licence: due to the location, you must be able to drive

Compassion and Resilience: A truly caring nature coupled with the confidence to manage challenging situations.

Flexible and Adaptable: Willingness to work varied shifts (days, evenings, sleep-ins) and a professional approach to personal care.

Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for effective documentation and teamwork.

What We Offer You (Guaranteed Salary & Excellent Benefits)

We believe in supporting those who support others. Our competitive benefits package includes:

Financial Security: Guaranteed £13.30/hr (Annualised Contract), Company Pension, and Overtime opportunities.

Time Off: 28 days' annual leave (Pro Rata).

Training & Development: Free, nationally accredited training and clear career progression pathways.

Perks: Flexible working patterns, Employee Discount Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Support Line, and Free Enhanced DBS check.