Support Worker: Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Advance Housing and Support Ltd; Redruth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid mileage & travel time

Paid holiday 25–30 days

Job summary

Advance Housing & Support Ltd in Redruth, Cornwall, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist customers with learning disabilities/autism/complex needs. The role offers 37.5 hours weekly, with varied shifts including weekends, and a salary of £26,058.65 per year.

Training, progression, and flexible benefits are provided to support a rewarding career in social care. You will be part of a team delivering person-centred care, following care plans and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Good at working on your own and within a team.
• Excellent at communicating with people.
• Able to complete quality support records.
• Able to work every other weekends.
• Able to work between 7am and 10:30pm.
• Follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments, maintain records.
• Literacy and numeracy in English.
• Willingness to achieve the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required).
• Medication administration (if required).
• Support with preparing and cooking meals.
• Support with attending medical appointments.
• Support with social activities.
• Support with independent skills.
• Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry.
• Keep accurate records and update care plans as required.
• Keep training up to date.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Record keeping

Care planning

Care certificate readiness

English literacy

Time flexibility

Job description

Advance Housing & Support Ltd in Redruth, Cornwall, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist customers with learning disabilities/autism/complex needs. The role offers 37.5 hours weekly, with varied shifts including weekends, and a salary of £26,058.65 per year.

Training, progression, and flexible benefits are provided to support a rewarding career in social care. You will be part of a team delivering person-centred care, following care plans and maintaining records.