Support Worker

alexandra-care; Costessey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

40p per mile

28 days annual leave

Monthly pay

Job summary

Alexandr as Community Care is seeking a Supported Living Support Worker to help individuals with learning disabilities live independently and with choice in Carbis Bay. Roles include daily living support, community access, personal care, and following care plans.

Applicants should be willing to train, hold a valid driving licence, and be able to work every other weekend. Benefits include training, mileage, and generous leave. Pool cars available and monthly pay with reviews.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live independently and have daily choice and control.
• Assist with daily living routines and personal care as needed.
• Help access local community, activities and appointments.
• Follow individual support plans and respond to communication and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships with the people supported and their families.

Skills

Driver with licence

Compassionate

Willing to learn

Job description

Join a team where you are truly valued

With over 20 years of experience, Alexandras Community Care is one of Cornwall’s most established care providers. Due to expansion we now recruiting into our Supported Living team and are looking for caring, reliable people who want to make a genuine difference in Carbis Bay.

About the role

As a Supported Living Support Worker, you will support individuals with learning disabilities and other complex needs to live as independently as possible and have choice and control over their daily lives.

Your role may include:

• Supporting with everyday routines and daily living skills

• Helping individuals access their local community, activities and appointments

• Providing personal care where required

• Supporting with medication, meals and mobility

• Following individual support plans and agreed routines

• Understanding and responding to individual communication and behavioural needs

• Building positive, consistent relationships with the people you support and their families

Variety of shifts available:

• 0700-2200

• 0930-13:30

• 16:30-20:30

• Nights (for nights, please click here)

Every person we support is different, so the role is centred around getting to know the individual, understanding what matters to them and providing the right level of support for their needs.

What We Offer

• Starting pay: from £13.50

• Additional bonus: paid every 6 months

• Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, and mileage at 40p per mile

• 28 days annual leave

• Monthly pay and pay reviews each April

• Contracted hours

• Access to pool cars

• Full face-to-face induction programme and in-house training, from novice to manager

• Care Certificate

• Career progression opportunities – all our managers have been promoted from within

• A stable management team and local offices for ongoing support

• Monthly team meetings

• 24/7 medical and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme

• Blue Light Card

• Generous refer-a-friend scheme

• Company-paid social events

Requirements

• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential—we provide full training for the right candidates who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn.

• You must be a driver with a valid driving licence, ideally with access to a car, though pool cars are available

• Be able to work every other weekend

• Friendly, trustworthy and caring nature