Support Worker

Peoplebank; Torquay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Vane Hill Care Home in Torquay is seeking a Support Worker to provide high quality, person-centred care within a specialist setting. The role involves supporting adults with complex physical and mental health needs, following individual care plans and promoting independence with dignity.

We offer £12.71 per hour, a contracted 34 hours per week (alternative weekends) with Bank (zero hours) available, day and night shifts, paid DBS, pension and uniform.

Qualifications

• A kind, patient and compassionate approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a care environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A reliable and professional attitude.
• Previous care experience or a relevant qualification is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred support within a specialist complex care setting.
• Support residents with daily routines including personal care, mobility and mealtimes.
• Follow individual care plans and maintain a calm, safe environment.
• Work with the wider team to promote wellbeing and confidence.

Skills

Kind & compassionate

Willingness to learn

Communication & teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Contracted hours: Full Time, Part Time , Bank

Vane Hill Care Home is a specialist service in Torquay, set across two Victorian houses overlooking Torbay. The home provides structured, enablement focused support for adults living with mental health conditions, including Korsakoff's syndrome and Alcohol-Related Brain Damage, promoting independence, stability and wellbeing.

Support Worker Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 34 hours per week (alternate weekends)
• Bank (zero hours) also available
• Day shifts and waking night shifts available
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality, person centred support within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.

You will support residents with daily routines, including personal care, mobility and mealtimes, helping to maintain independence while ensuring safety, comfort and dignity at all times. You will respond sensitively to changing needs, contributing to a calm, stable and supportive environment.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow individual care plans, support structured routines and help maintain a consistent and well organised setting. You will build positive relationships with residents, contributing to a safe and supportive environment that promotes wellbeing and confidence.

This role is open to both experienced candidates and those new to care who are willing to learn and develop within a specialist setting.

What We Are Looking For

• A kind, patient and compassionate approach
• Willingness to learn and develop within a care environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and professional attitude
• Previous care experience or a relevant qualification is beneficial but not essential

About us
Vane Hill Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.