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crooton; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

28 days annual leave

Free nationally accredited training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Support Line

Free Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

crooton is seeking a Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities to live independently in Torbay, Devon. No experience is required as full, nationally accredited training is provided, and the role includes personal care and mobility support for wheelchair users, with shifts including days, evenings and sleep-ins.

£13.30 per hour on a guaranteed annualised hours contract, plus sleep-in enhancement of £51.50 per sleep.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; caring nature and flexibility welcomed.
• Full training is provided at no cost to you.
• Comfort with personal care and supporting residents who use wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care and mobility support, including transfers for wheelchair users.
• Deliver person-centred daily living support, skills development, and community engagement.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and maintain a positive presence across varied shift patterns.

Skills

Driving Licence

Compassion

Resilience

Flexible shifts

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.