Support Worker

Voyage Care; Torquay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking compassionate female Support Workers in Torquay. The role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities and promoting their independence. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for caring. The position offers typical shifts from Monday to Sunday with competitive pay of £12.64 per hour plus enhanced benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for families

Enhanced retirement leave

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker or in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to teach life skills and promote independence.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Teach new life skills and promote independence.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Encourage access to local communities and social activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

We're on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands‑on female Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!

Responsibilities

• Teaching new life skills and promoting independence
• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
• Encouraging individuals to access local communities, socialising and participating in various activities
• Supporting individuals in social settings such as local bars, pubs, video games, films, and cinema outings
• Providing compassionate care and fostering confidence and personal growth

Working Hours

Typical shifts: Monday – Sunday, 08:00 – 20:30. Work two shifts a week, including some weekends.

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at +£0.50 per hour (terms & conditions apply)
• Premium overtime rates at +£1.00 per hour (terms & conditions apply)
• Wagestream – flexibility to draw up to 40% of your pay as it is earned
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high‑street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans that cover colleagues and their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long‑service awards

Requirements & Equal Opportunity

Some roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Position Details

Support Worker – Torquay – £12.64 per hour