Support Worker

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd; Paignton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd in Paignton is seeking Support Workers to join on an ad-hoc basis, providing cover when needed. The role is suitable for those seeking part-time hours or additional shifts to top up their week.

The position requires a driving licence, DBS check, and various training, with pay of £12.71 per hour. You will support individuals with disabilities, promoting wellbeing and independence through person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• DBS clearance is required prior to starting.
• Relevant training in manual handling, safeguarding and first aid is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities and support needs.
• Support wellbeing and independence with a patient, understanding approach.
• Cover shifts on an ad-hoc basis and contribute to a flexible team.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Access to own vehicle

DBS (required)

Manual Handling training

Medication training

Safeguarding training

First Aid training

Caring, patient & reliable

Good communication skills

Job description

Support Worker

Paignton, TQ3 2SQ

We are looking for Support Workers to join our team on an ad-hoc basis, providing cover when needed. We are looking for someone who is either after part-time hours, as and when, or if you are looking to top up your working week with additional hours.

This role involves providing person-centred support to individuals with a range of disabilities and support needs. Some individuals may have autism and/or behaviours that may present as challenging, requiring a patient, understanding and consistent approach to support their wellbeing and independence.

Pay rate: £12.71 per hour

What we're looking for:

• A full UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• A DBS (required)
• Manual Handling training
• Medication training
• Safeguarding training
• First Aid training
• A caring, patient and reliable approach
• Good communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality support

Why join us?

• Flexible, ad-hoc shifts
• Great opportunity to pick up extra hours
• Supportive working environment
• Make a real difference to the people we support