Support Worker - Brixham

Proud to Care Devon; Brixham; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity seeks dedicated individuals to support M, who has unique needs in his Brixham home. Candidates must be patient, flexible, and creative, with a driving license essential. This is a rewarding role providing significant impact on M's life with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Quality training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Vouchers for special occasions

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Must have a UK Driver’s License and access to a vehicle with Business Insurance.
• Experience in personal care roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support M in his home by enhancing his daily life.
• Assist with personal care needs including flexibility for various shifts.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Creativity

Job description

Reference Code: 2506CAMM

Hourly Rate:£12.30(+ £1.40 complex service enhancement) £55.35 Sleep-in Rate (22.00 – 7.00)

Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.

At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.

About the Role:

As part of the team, you will be supportingM, who lives in his own home in Brixham. M moved into his home in 2022 after spending several years in hospital in Cardiff. M is looking for someone to join his team that can support him in his own home and further enhance his daily life.

Here are some words from M’s family:

We would like M’s support team to learn as much about M as possible. This includes observations from existing carers of M’s, to interacting with those around him. Knowledge of M: anxiety, quiet moments and interests are vital to understand for all supporting M in his home. M has trouble understanding the social norms of life, but he does have a high level of intelligence that includes reading, writing, excellent memory, operating a laptop, iPad, games, and he also enjoys pen and paper hangman. Patience and flexibility with M are important and there are numerous interests he finds enjoyment in which include music, dance, stories, film scenes – called up from the internet – films and comedy series.

M also likes going out for daily drives in his car and likes Horrid Henry and Only Fools and Horse’s sitcom. M likes staff that are creative, tell funny jokes and draw his favourite characters from Horrid Henry.

If you feel you could make a real difference in M’s life, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

A UK Driver’s Licence or international driving licence with at least 6 months left before expiry and access to your own vehicle and Business Insurance is essential.

We will provide you with:

• Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
• Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
• Paid DBS
• Annual pay of £25,584 and the opportunity to earn overtime.
• …and more!

Closing date:

The closing date for this vacancy is19thJuly 2025.Applications will be considered as and when received.

If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:

• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
• 2 acceptable / satisfactory references
• Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

40 hours per week.

2 Week Rolling Rota as follows:

Week 1

Monday – 07.00 – 21.00

Wednesday – 07.00 – 22.00 & Sleep-In (Shift ends at 07.00)

Thursday – 07.00 – 21.00

Week 2

Tuesday – 07.00 – 21.00

Wednesday – 07.00 – 21.00

Sunday – 07.00 – 22.00 & Sleep-In (Shift ends at 07.00)

Although rotas could be subject to change in the event of staff emergencies or staff annual leave, so potential candidates require flexibility.